Very Good
#529 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 30% in state
East Side Elementary School
Elementary School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A Hamilton County elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1603 South Lyerly ST, Chattanooga, TN 37404
- Math 34% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Side Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where East Side Elementary School 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Charter School of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Montessori Elementary at Highland ParkCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Orchard Knob Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Clifton Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 710 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #34 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
East Side Elementary School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Side Elementary School
East Side Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 542 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #529 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Side Elementary School
What grades does East Side Elementary School serve?
East Side Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend East Side Elementary School?
East Side Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Side Elementary School rank in TN?
East Side Elementary School ranks #529 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is East Side Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Side Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 East Side Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Side Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Side Elementary School a charter school?
No, East Side Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Side Elementary School a Title I school?
No, East Side Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 542
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (423) 493-7780
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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