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#86 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 5% in state

Ooltewah Elementary School

Elementary School · Hamilton County

8890 Snowy Owl RD, Ooltewah, TN 37363

Enrollment

851

Student-Teacher

17:1

Score

8.9

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#86 of 1,786

In Ooltewah

#2 of 8

public schools

In district

#5 of 80

Hamilton County

Academic growth

9.2 / 10

Excellent

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Ooltewah Elementary School

8.9/10

Elementary School in Ooltewah · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.6/10

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About Ooltewah Elementary School

Ooltewah Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ooltewah, TN, part of Hamilton County. Ooltewah Elementary School serves approximately 851 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. Ooltewah Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #86 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Ooltewah Elementary School show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.7 pts above district
  • This school 8.9 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.2
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.7% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.3% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+23.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.5 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+18.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
Per-Pupil Spending$14,785
Chronic Absenteeism14.2%

Ooltewah Elementary School — Students at Ooltewah Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 59.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 51.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
65.2%
ELA
58.8%
2025
Math
62.7%
ELA
55.3%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.2/10.

How Ooltewah Elementary School Compares

See how Ooltewah Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.9/10
95th percentile in TN
Academic
9.2/10
Excellent
Growth
9.2/10
Excellent
Environment
7.7/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
17:1 student-teacher ratio
50 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
14.2%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

8890 Snowy Owl RD, Ooltewah, TN 37363

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ooltewah Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Wallace A. Smith Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 3.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Black Fox Elementary School (rated 7.9/10, 6.3 miles away, in nearby Cleveland), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Wolftever Creek Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 4.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Ooltewah, see our Ooltewah schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.2 mi
School Distance Rating
OOLTEWAH ADVENTIST SCHOOL Ooltewah 2.8 mi 6.3
Ooltewah High School Ooltewah 2.9 mi 5.6
Snow Hill Elementary School Ooltewah 3.9 mi 6.8
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School Ooltewah 3.3 mi 9.2
Hunter Middle School Ooltewah 3.4 mi 7.1
Ooltewah Middle School Ooltewah 4.8 mi 6.9
Wolftever Creek Elementary School Ooltewah 4.9 mi 7.7
COLLEGEDALE ACADEMY-ELEMENTARY Collegedale 5.8 mi 5.7
COLLEGEDALE ACADEMY Collegedale 5.9 mi 7.0
COLLEGEDALE ADVENTIST MIDDLE SCHOOL Collegedale 6.0 mi 6.4
Central High School Harrison 5.9 mi 4.5
LESTER COON ADVENTIST SCHOOL Apison 7.4 mi 4.6
Brown Middle School Harrison 6.1 mi 4.6
Harrison Elementary School Chattanooga 6.2 mi 3.5
BEACON ACADEMY Ooltewah 7.4 mi 7.2
BEACON ACADEMY Ooltewah 7.4 mi
Black Fox Elementary School Cleveland 6.3 mi 7.9
STANDIFER GAP SDA SCHOOL Chattanooga 7.7 mi 6.0
SILVERDALE BAPTIST ACADEMY Chattanooga 7.5 mi 5.9
CLEVELAND ACADEMY Cleveland 7.2 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37363 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$94,873

Median Home Value

$349,600

Median Rent

$1,495/mo

Population

40,830

College Educated

43.3%

Homeownership

75.7%

Avg Commute

25.2 min

Poverty Rate

7%

Median Age

43.6

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Spring City Elementary Spring City, TN 8.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ooltewah Elementary School

What grades does Ooltewah Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Ooltewah Elementary School?

Ooltewah Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 851 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ooltewah Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ooltewah Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ooltewah Elementary School rank in TN?

Ooltewah Elementary School ranks #86 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Ooltewah Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ooltewah Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Ooltewah Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ooltewah Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ooltewah Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Ooltewah Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
3 Car-Dependent

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
851
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.2%

District

Hamilton County
District Enrollment
45,790
Schools in District
81
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,785
District Rank
#5 of 80

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