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#422 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 24% in state

Wolftever Creek Elementary School

Elementary School · Hamilton County

5080 Ooltewah Ringold RD, Ooltewah, TN 37363

Enrollment

620

Student-Teacher

14.1:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#422 of 1,786

In Ooltewah

#3 of 8

public schools

In district

#26 of 80

Hamilton County

School environment

8.8 / 10

Excellent

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Wolftever Creek Elementary School

7.7/10

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

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6.9/10

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About Wolftever Creek Elementary School

Wolftever Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ooltewah, TN, part of Hamilton County. Wolftever Creek Elementary School serves approximately 620 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Wolftever Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #422 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Wolftever Creek Elementary School show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.5 pts above district
  • This school 7.7 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.2
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.6% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.7% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.1 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$14,785
Chronic Absenteeism23.9%

Wolftever Creek Elementary School — Students at Wolftever Creek Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 39.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 33.5% (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
30%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
34.2%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
38.6%
ELA
33.7%

* 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: 8.2/10.

How Wolftever Creek Elementary School Compares

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

Overall Score
7.7/10
76th percentile in TN
Academic
6.1/10
Average
Growth
8.2/10
Excellent
Environment
8.8/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
44 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
23.9%

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

5080 Ooltewah Ringold RD, Ooltewah, TN 37363

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Wolftever Creek Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Wallace A. Smith Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 4.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Westview Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Chattanooga), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ooltewah Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 4.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Ooltewah, see our Ooltewah schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Ooltewah Middle School Ooltewah 0.1 mi 6.9
COLLEGEDALE ACADEMY-ELEMENTARY Collegedale 1.3 mi 5.7
COLLEGEDALE ACADEMY Collegedale 1.5 mi 7.0
COLLEGEDALE ADVENTIST MIDDLE SCHOOL Collegedale 1.6 mi 6.4
OOLTEWAH ADVENTIST SCHOOL Ooltewah 2.1 mi 6.3
Ooltewah High School Ooltewah 2.2 mi 5.6
BEACON ACADEMY Ooltewah 2.6 mi 7.2
BEACON ACADEMY Ooltewah 2.6 mi
STANDIFER GAP SDA SCHOOL Chattanooga 3.2 mi 6.0
Hunter Middle School Ooltewah 3.9 mi 7.1
East Hamilton Middle School Apison 4.2 mi 7.8
LESTER COON ADVENTIST SCHOOL Apison 3.8 mi 4.6
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School Ooltewah 4.2 mi 9.2
Apison Elementary School Apison 4.4 mi 8.7
East Hamilton High School Ooltewah 4.4 mi 7.0
PARKRIDGE VALLEY ACADEMY Chattanooga 4.1 mi 6.3
Westview Elementary School Chattanooga 4.6 mi 9.0
Ooltewah Elementary School Ooltewah 4.9 mi 8.9
SILVERDALE BAPTIST ACADEMY Chattanooga 4.3 mi 5.9
Bess T Shepherd Elementary School Chattanooga 4.8 mi 6.6

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Wolftever Creek Elementary School

What grades does Wolftever Creek Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Wolftever Creek Elementary School?

Wolftever Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolftever Creek Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wolftever Creek Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wolftever Creek Elementary School rank in TN?

Wolftever Creek Elementary School ranks #422 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Wolftever Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wolftever Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Wolftever Creek Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wolftever Creek Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wolftever Creek Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Wolftever Creek Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
39 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
620
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.9%

District

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

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