- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chattanooga, TN
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park
Federal NCES profile for Montessori Elementary at Highland Park, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470159002652Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 25
- schools in Chattanooga · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 372
- students enrolled
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park has class sizes larger than 95% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori Elementary at Highland Park ranks #3 of 25 schools in Chattanooga, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159002652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+15.7%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 470159002652 · Chattanooga, TN Other · SMALL · CHARTER
372 enr · 21.9:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+15.7%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park 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 372
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park
372 students
What this shows Montessori Elementary at Highland Park reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montessori Elementary at Highland Park compares
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park is a growing 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 43% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 95% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
White 14.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Montessori Elementary at Highland Park 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 Montessori Elementary at Highland Park Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Howard School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ooltewah High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montessori Elementary at Highland Park'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 other schools in Chattanooga
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
East Brainerd Elementary
Standard public school
1,177 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts
Standard public school
979 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
East Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
959 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Normal Park Museum Magnet School
Standard public school
877 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Harrison Elementary
Standard public school
775 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Chattanooga School for Arts and Sciences Upper
Standard public school
741 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montessori Elementary at Highland Park
How many students attend Montessori Elementary at Highland Park?
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park has 372 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chattanooga, TN. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Elementary at Highland Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Elementary at Highland Park is 21.9:1, which is 43% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montessori Elementary at Highland Park?
The largest demographic group at Montessori Elementary at Highland Park is African American at 64.0% of enrollment, in Chattanooga, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montessori Elementary at Highland Park?
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montessori Elementary at Highland Park rank among schools in Chattanooga?
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori Elementary at Highland Park ranks #3 of 25 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 schools in Chattanooga on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton County?
Besides Montessori Elementary at Highland Park, 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.