- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ooltewah, TN
Ooltewah Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ooltewah Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470159000515
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ooltewah Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Ooltewah · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 547
- students enrolled
Ooltewah Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ooltewah Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Ooltewah, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159000515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Ooltewah Middle School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 470159000515 · Ooltewah, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
Ooltewah Middle School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Ooltewah Middle School 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 547
Ooltewah Middle School
547 students
What this shows Ooltewah Middle School reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ooltewah Middle School compares
Ooltewah Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 32.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
African American 21.8%
Two or More 12.6%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: White at 32.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Ooltewah Middle School 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 Ooltewah Middle School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ooltewah High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ooltewah Middle School'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 Ooltewah
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~547 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ooltewah Middle School
How many students attend Ooltewah Middle School?
Ooltewah Middle School has 547 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ooltewah, TN. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ooltewah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ooltewah Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% 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 Ooltewah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ooltewah Middle School is White at 32.4% of enrollment, in Ooltewah, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ooltewah Middle School?
Ooltewah Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Ooltewah Middle School rank among public schools in Ooltewah?
By Resource Investment Index, Ooltewah Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Ooltewah, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ooltewah on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton County?
Besides Ooltewah Middle School, 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.