- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chattanooga, TN
Howard Connect Academy
Federal NCES profile for Howard Connect Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470159002595
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard Connect Academy earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #1 of 8
- middle schools in Chattanooga · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 94
- students enrolled
Howard Connect Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Connect Academy ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Chattanooga, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159002595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Howard Connect Academy shrank from 253 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-26.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 470159002595 · Chattanooga, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
94 enr · 4.1:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
Howard Connect Academy shrank from 253 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-26.1%). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Howard Connect Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Signal Mountai
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
1,396 students
- The Howard Sch
The Howard School
1,329 students
- East Hamilton
East Hamilton High School
1,293 students
- Ooltewah High
Ooltewah High School
1,233 students
- East Brainerd
East Brainerd Elementary
1,177 students
- This school 94
Howard Connect Academy
94 students
What this shows Howard Connect Academy reports 94 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard Connect Academy compares
Howard Connect Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.1:1 | ▼ 73% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 94 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
94
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4.1:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 2% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 94 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 81.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
White 6.4%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Howard Connect Academy is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton County reports $14,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howard Connect Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Howard School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ooltewah High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard Connect Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 68.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Chattanooga
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
East Ridge Middle School
Standard public school
591 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
East Lake Academy of Fine Arts
Standard public school
549 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Red Bank Middle School
Standard public school
533 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Tyner Middle Academy
Standard public school
401 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Dalewood Middle School
Standard public school
290 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Orchard Knob Middle
Standard public school
264 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~94 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Howard Connect Academy
How many students attend Howard Connect Academy?
Howard Connect Academy has 94 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chattanooga, TN. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Connect Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Connect Academy is 4.1:1, which is 73% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 74% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard Connect Academy?
The largest demographic group at Howard Connect Academy is African American at 55.3% of enrollment, in Chattanooga, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard Connect Academy?
Howard Connect Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Howard Connect Academy rank among middle schools in Chattanooga?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Connect Academy ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Chattanooga, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Chattanooga on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton County?
Besides Howard Connect Academy, Hamilton County also operates Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students), The Howard School (1,329 students), and East Hamilton High School (1,293 students). See the Hamilton County district page for the complete list.