Excellent
#101 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 6% in state
North Hamilton County Elementary School
Elementary School · Hamilton County · Sale Creek, TN
An elementary school in Sale Creek, TN where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
601 Industrial BLVD, Sale Creek, TN 37373
- Math 58% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Hamilton County Elementary School score 55% 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 11 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 North Hamilton County 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$59,306
Median home value
$295,800
Median rent
$1,072/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37373; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soddy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Lookout Mountain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | Not available | 223 | Compare → |
| Nolan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 727 | Compare → |
| Ooltewah Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 851 | 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.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #6 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
North Hamilton County Elementary School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Hamilton County Elementary School
North Hamilton County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sale Creek, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 374 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Hamilton County Elementary School
What grades does North Hamilton County Elementary School serve?
North Hamilton County Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend North Hamilton County Elementary School?
North Hamilton County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hamilton County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hamilton County Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Hamilton County Elementary School rank in TN?
North Hamilton County Elementary School ranks #101 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is North Hamilton County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Hamilton County 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 North Hamilton County Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Hamilton County Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Hamilton County Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Hamilton County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Hamilton County Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Hamilton County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (423) 332-8848
- Area population (ZIP 37373)
- 2,949
- Area median age
- 48.9
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 37373; 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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