- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chattanooga, TN
Rivermont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rivermont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470159000795
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rivermont Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #12 of 25
- schools in Chattanooga · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 352
- students enrolled
Rivermont Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rivermont Elementary ranks #12 of 25 schools in Chattanooga, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159000795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Rivermont Elementary held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 470159000795 · Chattanooga, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 16:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
Rivermont Elementary held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Rivermont Elementary 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 352
Rivermont Elementary
352 students
What this shows Rivermont Elementary reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rivermont Elementary compares
Rivermont Elementary 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
African American 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Rivermont Elementary 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 Rivermont Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rivermont Elementary'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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rivermont Elementary
How many students attend Rivermont Elementary?
Rivermont Elementary has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chattanooga, TN. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivermont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivermont Elementary is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rivermont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rivermont Elementary is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Chattanooga, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rivermont Elementary?
Rivermont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Rivermont Elementary rank among schools in Chattanooga?
By Resource Investment Index, Rivermont Elementary ranks #12 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 Rivermont Elementary, 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.