Lookout Mountain Elementary School

Summary:

Lookout Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, serving 224 students in grades K-5 and part of the Hamilton County School District. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Tennessee, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance that far exceeds the district and state averages.

Lookout Mountain Elementary students significantly outperform their peers across the state, with 84.3% proficient or better in Mathematics compared to just 39.5% in Hamilton County and 39.7% statewide. The school also maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.4 to 13.1 over the past few years, providing a more personalized learning environment. However, the student population at Lookout Mountain Elementary is notably less diverse, with around 90% white students, in contrast to the more diverse nearby schools like Montessori Elementary at Highland Park and Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence.

The consistent academic excellence and high performance of Lookout Mountain Elementary raise interesting questions about the factors contributing to its success, such as effective teaching practices, a rigorous curriculum, and a supportive learning environment. While the school's exceptional results are commendable, the stark differences in educational outcomes compared to nearby schools highlight the need to further investigate the relationship between socioeconomic factors, diversity, and student achievement in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 321 N Bragg AVE
       Lookout Mtn, TN  37350


(423) 821-6116

District: Hamilton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Lookout Mountain Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper
    Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
    Lookout Valley Middle / High School
    Sequoyah High School
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  224

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.6%
Two or more races:
3.1%
African American:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.5% Help


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Compare Details Lookout Mountain Elementary School ranks better than 97.8% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lookout Mountain Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lookout Mountain Elementary School 22nd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Lookout Mountain Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hamilton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton County 82nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lookout Mountain Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lookout Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 99.38 7th 809 99.1%
2011 99.52 2nd 818 99.8%
2012 97.07 19th 820 97.7%
2013 93.18 26th 846 96.9%
2014 93.11 21st 853 97.5%
2015 92.29 33rd 855 96.1%
2018 96.07 38th 997 96.2%
2019 94.67 55th 985 94.4%
2021 97.83 24th 983 97.6%
2022 98.90 14th 1000 98.6%
2023 98.77 11th 1020 98.9%
2024 97.71 22nd 1018 97.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Lookout Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.36 72nd 945 92.4%
2022 96.67 26th 975 97.3%
2023 98.30 9th 989 99.1%
2024 95.28 35th 990 96.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Lookout Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.02 109th 916 88.1%
2021 99.18 9th 941 99.0%
2022 99.20 6th 980 99.4%
2023 97.82 17th 987 98.3%
2024 97.70 16th 991 98.4%
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Rank History for White students at Lookout Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.83 52nd 841 93.8%
2019 92.44 58th 812 92.9%
2021 96.91 24th 844 97.2%
2022 97.94 17th 844 98.0%
2023 98.23 9th 852 98.9%
2024 95.79 25th 847 97.0%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lookout Mountain Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 194 20 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1989 182 18 4 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 205
1990 186 18 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1991 197 16 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1992 218 18 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1993 239 11 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1994 240 10 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1995 242 11 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1996 242 11 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1997 221 15 0 2 0 n/a n/a -1 237
1998 227 10 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1999 217 19 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 300 300
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 198 198
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 196 196
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 196 196
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 198 198
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 193 193
2006 195 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2007 190 3 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2008 168 4 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2009 184 2 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2010 185 1 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2011 184 4 5 4 0 0 0 0 197
2012 162 7 6 4 0 0 0 0 179
2013 152 4 5 5 0 0 1 0 167
2014 163 3 7 4 0 0 1 0 178
2015 168 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 174
2016 170 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 177
2017 159 1 4 3 0 0 0 0 167
2018 159 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 165
2019 149 2 3 2 0 0 1 0 157
2020 169 1 0 3 0 0 4 0 177
2021 149 3 0 3 0 0 5 0 160
2022 176 8 0 4 0 0 8 0 196
2023 203 6 3 5 0 0 7 0 224

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lookout Mountain Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 217 19.0 11.4 n/a
1989 205 19.0 10.7 n/a
1990 208 19.0 10.9 n/a
1991 219 19.0 11.5 n/a
1992 243 19.0 12.7 n/a
1993 254 19.0 13.4 n/a
1994 253 24.0 10.5 n/a
1995 255 24.0 10.6 n/a
1996 255 24.0 10.6 n/a
1997 237 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 242 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 237 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 300 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 198 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 196 n/a n/a n/a
2003 196 n/a n/a n/a
2004 198 n/a n/a n/a
2005 193 n/a n/a n/a
2006 203 17.7 11.5 n/a
2007 199 22.3 8.9 2.5
2008 178 20.6 8.6 4.5
2009 194 20.7 9.4 3.6
2010 194 18.7 10.3 2.6
2011 197 18.7 10.5 3.6
2012 179 18.7 9.5 8.9
2013 167 18.7 8.9 6
2014 178 18.7 9.5 5.1
2015 174 20.0 8.7 3.4
2016 177 18.0 9.8 2.3
2017 167 16.7 10.0 n/a
2018 165 15.8 10.4 n/a
2019 157 16.0 9.8 n/a
2020 177 17.0 10.4 4.5
2021 160 17.0 9.4 n/a
2022 196 17.5 11.2 n/a
2023 224 17.0 13.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lookout Mountain Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 217 19.0 11.4 n/a
1989 205 19.0 10.7 n/a
1990 208 19.0 10.9 n/a
1991 219 19.0 11.5 n/a
1992 243 19.0 12.7 n/a
1993 254 19.0 13.4 n/a
1994 253 24.0 10.5 n/a
1995 255 24.0 10.6 n/a
1996 255 24.0 10.6 n/a
1997 237 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 242 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 237 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 300 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 198 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 196 n/a n/a n/a
2003 196 n/a n/a n/a
2004 198 n/a n/a n/a
2005 193 n/a n/a n/a
2006 203 17.7 11.5 n/a
2007 199 22.3 8.9 2.5
2008 178 20.6 8.6 4.5
2009 194 20.7 9.4 3.6
2010 194 18.7 10.3 2.6
2011 197 18.7 10.5 3.6
2012 179 18.7 9.5 8.9
2013 167 18.7 8.9 6
2014 178 18.7 9.5 5.1
2015 174 20.0 8.7 3.4
2016 177 18.0 9.8 2.3
2017 167 16.7 10.0 n/a
2018 165 15.8 10.4 n/a
2019 157 16.0 9.8 n/a
2020 177 17.0 10.4 4.5
2021 160 17.0 9.4 n/a
2022 196 17.5 11.2 n/a
2023 224 17.0 13.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lookout Mountain Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $388 (3.2%) $11,251 (92.4%) $12,177
2020 $389 (3.3%) $10,857 (92.6%) $11,724
2021 $848 (7.7%) $9,754 (88.1%) $11,070
2022 $1,989 (16.4%) $9,546 (78.7%) $12,132
2023 $869 (7.4%) $10,230 (87.5%) $11,689

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lookout Mountain Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 11th of 1020 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lookout Mountain Elementary School)87.579.3
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hamilton County)47.541
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lookout Mountain Elementary School)45.875.9
 30.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton County)36.140.6
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lookout Mountain Elementary School)9092.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton County)4946.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lookout Mountain Elementary School)8085.3
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton County)38.243.5
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.339.3
 5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lookout Mountain Elementary School)8075.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton County)34.240.3
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Lookout Mountain Elementary School)91.987.4
 4.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hamilton County)43.239.9
 3.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lookout Mountain Elementary School)68.984.3
 15.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hamilton County)33.437.3
 3.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students157224
 42.7%
African American26
 200%
American Indian00
Asian33
Hispanic25
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White149203
 36.2%
Two or More Races17
 600%


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Yes! Lookout Mountain Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 22nd of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools.

Students at Lookout Mountain Elementary School are 91% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 224 students attended Lookout Mountain Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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