- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chattanooga, TN
Spring Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spring Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470159000528
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Creek Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #14 of 25
- schools in Chattanooga · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 698
- students enrolled
Spring Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Creek Elementary ranks #14 of 25 schools in Chattanooga, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159000528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Spring Creek Elementary grew from 639 students in 2022-23 to 697 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 470159000528 · Chattanooga, TN Other · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 17.9:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
Spring Creek Elementary grew from 639 students in 2022-23 to 697 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Spring Creek 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
Spring Creek Elementary
698 students
What this shows Spring Creek Elementary reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Creek Elementary compares
Spring Creek Elementary 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.7%
African American 20.9%
White 20.8%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Creek 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 (~698 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Creek Elementary
How many students attend Spring Creek Elementary?
Spring Creek Elementary has 698 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chattanooga, TN. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spring Creek Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment, in Chattanooga, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Creek Elementary?
Spring Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Spring Creek Elementary rank among schools in Chattanooga?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Creek Elementary ranks #14 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 Spring Creek 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.