At a glance
Reported students
380
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
542.5
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy: 380 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
- 365
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.8:1
What the reported data says about Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy 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 380 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 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (65.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.5%). English learners represent 11.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
- 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 2 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
- 11.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.6%
- Hispanic24.5%
- Black65.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
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
Not reported as 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.
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
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
372 reported students
North Hamilton County Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
395 reported students
Rivermont Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
352 reported students
Barger Academy of Fine Arts
Elementary · Grades PK–05
349 reported students
Public schools near Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Hills Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 703 | 1.6 mi |
| Lookout Mountain Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton County Schools | KG–05 | 215 | 1.8 mi |
| Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning Elementary · Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 494 | 1.8 mi |
| Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Elementary · Charter · Hamilton County Schools | KG–05 | 468 | 2.2 mi |
| East Lake Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 626 | 2.3 mi |
| Rossville Elementary School Elementary · Walker County | PK–05 | 447 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
What grades does Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy serve?
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy 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 Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy?
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy reported 380 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 365 students.
Is Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hamilton County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy in?
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy 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 Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clifton Hills Elementary School (1.6 mi), Lookout Mountain Elementary School (1.8 mi), Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.