Excellent
#102 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 6% in state
Lookout Mountain Elementary School
Elementary School · Hamilton County · Lookout Mtn, TN
A Hamilton County elementary school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
321 N Bragg AVE, Lookout Mtn, TN 37350
- Math 80% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lookout Mountain Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 76% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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 Lookout Mountain 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$195,063
Median home value
$761,600
Median rent
$1,465/mo
College educated
88.5%
Homeownership
93%
Poverty rate
2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,241 | Compare → |
| Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Fairyland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Rossville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 466 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Lookout Mountain Elementary School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lookout Mountain Elementary School
Lookout Mountain Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lookout Mtn, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 223 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lookout Mountain Elementary School
What grades does Lookout Mountain Elementary School serve?
Lookout Mountain Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lookout Mountain Elementary School?
Lookout Mountain Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lookout Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lookout Mountain Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lookout Mountain Elementary School rank in TN?
Lookout Mountain Elementary School ranks #102 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Lookout Mountain Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lookout Mountain Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Lookout Mountain Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lookout Mountain Elementary School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lookout Mountain Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lookout Mountain Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lookout Mountain Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lookout Mountain Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 223
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.9%
- Phone
- (423) 821-6116
- Area population (ZIP 37350)
- 2,112
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 49
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 37350; 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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