At a glance
Reported students
468
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
542.5
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence: 468 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
- 415
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Chattanooga. It is one of 81 current school records connected to Hamilton County Schools. NCES reports 468 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (62.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.6%). English learners represent 25.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence
- 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
- 25.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.3%
- Hispanic28.6%
- Black62.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.7%
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.
Soddy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
470 reported students
Big Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
466 reported students
Hardy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
444 reported students
Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning
Elementary · Grades PK–05
494 reported students
Orchard Knob Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
511 reported students
Hixson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
419 reported students
Public schools near Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 553 | 0.4 mi |
| Clifton Hills Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 703 | 0.9 mi |
| Montessori Elementary at Highland Park School Elementary · Charter · Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 372 | 1 mi |
| East Lake Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 626 | 1.4 mi |
| Orchard Knob Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 511 | 1.5 mi |
| Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning Elementary · Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 494 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence
What grades does Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence serve?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hamilton County Schools.
How many students attend Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence reported 468 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 415 students.
Is Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence in?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence 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 Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Side Elementary School (0.4 mi), Clifton Hills Elementary School (0.9 mi), Montessori Elementary at Highland Park School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.