At a glance
Reported students
388
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
542.5
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower: 388 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
- 362
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower 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 388 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 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.4%) and Black (25.3%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. 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 Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower
- 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.4%
- Hispanic6.4%
- Black25.3%
- Asian5.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.7%
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
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
North Hamilton County Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
395 reported students
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
380 reported students
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
372 reported students
Allen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
416 reported students
McConnell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
417 reported students
Public schools near Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommie F. Brown Academy School Elementary · Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 299 | 0.5 mi |
| Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning Elementary · Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 494 | 1.2 mi |
| Orchard Knob Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 511 | 1.6 mi |
| Montessori Elementary at Highland Park School Elementary · Charter · Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 372 | 1.6 mi |
| Normal Park Museum Magnet School Elementary · Hamilton County Schools | PK–08 | 877 | 1.9 mi |
| East Side Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 553 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower
What grades does Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower serve?
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower 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 School for the Arts and Sciences Lower?
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower reported 388 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 362 students.
Is Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower 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 Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower in?
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower 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 School for the Arts and Sciences Lower?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tommie F. Brown Academy School (0.5 mi), Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning (1.2 mi), Orchard Knob Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.