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#717 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 40% in state

Lookout Valley Elementary School

Elementary School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN

A Hamilton County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

701 Browns Ferry RD, Chattanooga, TN 37419

  • Math 37% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.1% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.4% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.4 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$14,785
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at Lookout Valley Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 38% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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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The neighborhood

Where Lookout Valley 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 24Somewhat 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

$86,029

Median home value

$302,800

Median rent

$979/mo

College educated

47.6%

Homeownership

82.2%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37419; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–53.2 mi341Compare →
Lookout Mountain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8K–53.2 mi223Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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
#44 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 Valley Elementary School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lookout Valley Elementary School

Lookout Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 261 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #717 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lookout Valley Elementary School

What grades does Lookout Valley Elementary School serve?

Lookout Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lookout Valley Elementary School?

Lookout Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lookout Valley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lookout Valley Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lookout Valley Elementary School rank in TN?

Lookout Valley Elementary School ranks #717 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Lookout Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lookout Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Valley Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lookout Valley Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lookout Valley Elementary School a charter school?

No, Lookout Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lookout Valley Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lookout Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
261
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
Area population (ZIP 37419)
6,288
Area median age
46.2
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 37419; 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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