Excellent
#43 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 2% in state
Nolan Elementary School
Elementary School · Hamilton County · Signal Mountain, TN
A Hamilton County elementary school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4435 Shackleford Ridge RD, Signal Mountain, TN 37377
- Math 86% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nolan Elementary School score 85% proficient, which is above 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 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 31 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Nolan 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
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average526/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Signal Mountain), 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
$115,959
Median home value
$483,800
Median rent
$1,389/mo
College educated
59.8%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37377; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrasher Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Signal Mountain Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Red Bank Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Lookout Mountain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | Not available | 223 | 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.
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
- #2 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
Nolan Elementary School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nolan Elementary School
Nolan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Signal Mountain, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 727 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nolan Elementary School
What grades does Nolan Elementary School serve?
Nolan Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Nolan Elementary School?
Nolan Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nolan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nolan Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nolan Elementary School rank in TN?
Nolan Elementary School ranks #43 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Nolan Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nolan Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Nolan Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nolan Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nolan Elementary School a charter school?
No, Nolan Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nolan Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Nolan Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.5%
- Phone
- (423) 886-0898
- Area population (ZIP 37377)
- 16,819
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 37377; 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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