At a glance
Reported students
349
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
542.5
Barger Academy of Fine Arts: 349 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 363
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.8:1
What the reported data says about Barger Academy of Fine Arts
Barger Academy of Fine Arts is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Chattanooga. It is one of 81 current school records connected to Hamilton County Schools. NCES reports 349 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (66.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%). English learners represent 10.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Barger Academy of Fine Arts
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.7%
- Hispanic16%
- Black66.5%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hamilton County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rivermont Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
352 reported students
Woodmore Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
346 reported students
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
372 reported students
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
380 reported students
Daisy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
382 reported students
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower
Elementary · Grades KG–05
388 reported students
Public schools near Barger Academy of Fine Arts
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmore Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 346 | 1.3 mi |
| Spring Creek Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 698 | 1.4 mi |
| East Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 959 | 1.6 mi |
| East Side Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 553 | 2.7 mi |
| Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Elementary · Charter · Hamilton County Schools | KG–05 | 468 | 2.9 mi |
| East Lake Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 626 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Barger Academy of Fine Arts
What grades does Barger Academy of Fine Arts serve?
Barger Academy of Fine Arts reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hamilton County Schools.
How many students attend Barger Academy of Fine Arts?
Barger Academy of Fine Arts reported 349 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 363 students.
Is Barger Academy of Fine Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?
Barger Academy of Fine Arts is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Barger Academy of Fine Arts in?
Barger Academy of Fine Arts is part of Hamilton County Schools, based in Chattanooga, TN, which operates 81 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Barger Academy of Fine Arts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Woodmore Elementary School (1.3 mi), Spring Creek Elementary School (1.4 mi), East Ridge Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.