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Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence
Elementary School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A Hamilton County charter elementary school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2029 East 23rd ST, Chattanooga, TN 37404
- Math 10% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 12% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,779/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chattanooga), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,585
Median home value
$235,300
Median rent
$999/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
53.6%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 542 | Compare → |
| Clifton Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 710 | Compare → |
| Montessori Elementary at Highland ParkCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| East Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 601 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #76 of 80
- District spending per student
- $14,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence is a public elementary school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,689 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence
What grades does Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence serve?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 461 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence rank in TN?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence ranks #1,689 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence a charter school?
Yes, Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence a Title I school?
No, Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 461
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (423) 710-1121
- Area population (ZIP 37404)
- 13,883
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37404; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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