Excellent
#44 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 2% in state
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
Elementary School · Hamilton County · Ooltewah, TN
A Hamilton County elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6930 Lebron Sterchi DR, Ooltewah, TN 37363
- Math 62% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wallace A. Smith Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 62% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 Wallace A. Smith 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat 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
$94,873
Median home value
$349,600
Median rent
$1,495/mo
College educated
43.3%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37363; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ooltewah Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 2.6 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Harrison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 884 | Compare → |
| Ooltewah Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 851 | Compare → |
| Wolftever Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 620 | 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
- #3 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
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ooltewah, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 592 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 1,786 schools in TN.
State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
What grades does Wallace A. Smith Elementary School serve?
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wallace A. Smith Elementary School?
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallace A. Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallace A. Smith Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wallace A. Smith Elementary School rank in TN?
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School ranks #44 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Wallace A. Smith Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wallace A. Smith 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 Wallace A. Smith Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wallace A. Smith Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wallace A. Smith Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wallace A. Smith Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wallace A. Smith Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wallace A. Smith Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (423) 344-1425
- Area population (ZIP 37363)
- 40,830
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 37363; 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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