Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower

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Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, part of the Hamilton County school district. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels.

Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower has been ranked among the top 100 elementary schools in Tennessee for several years, reaching as high as 76th out of 983 schools in the 2020-2021 school year. The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, with White students ranking 61st and African American students ranking 131st out of all Tennessee elementary schools. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.7 to 15.2 students per teacher over the past three years.

When compared to nearby schools in the Hamilton County district, such as Clifton Hills Elementary, Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy, and Orchard Knob Elementary, Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower stands out as a high-performing outlier, with significantly higher academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 865 East 3rd ST
       Chattanooga, TN  37403


(423) 498-6845

District: Hamilton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
92nd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.0%
African American:
23.5%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.5% Help


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Compare Details Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.87. (See more...)
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Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower:

SchoolDigger ranks Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower 92nd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower 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 Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower

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Rank History for all students at Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 74.39 194th 818 76.3%
2012 72.13 224th 820 72.7%
2013 79.28 139th 846 83.6%
2014 80.59 97th 853 88.6%
2015 81.21 127th 855 85.1%
2017 44.41 359th 646 44.4%
2018 76.19 171st 997 82.8%
2019 80.08 151st 985 84.7%
2021 91.86 76th 983 92.3%
2022 89.29 93rd 1000 90.7%
2023 91.22 87th 1020 91.5%
2024 88.87 92nd 1018 91.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.49 173rd 582 70.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.95 707th 877 19.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.96 193rd 926 79.2%
2021 91.82 60th 945 93.7%
2022 92.74 59th 975 93.9%
2023 88.69 95th 989 90.4%
2024 84.43 115th 990 88.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.02 119th 916 87.0%
2021 88.45 82nd 941 91.3%
2022 80.73 134th 980 86.3%
2023 88.51 95th 987 90.4%
2024 90.24 73rd 991 92.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.22 161st 450 64.2%
2019 59.13 124th 404 69.3%
2021 84.92 41st 411 90.0%
2022 61.49 132nd 483 72.7%
2023 71.68 102nd 500 79.6%
2024 65.23 132nd 498 73.5%
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Rank History for White students at Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.18 140th 841 83.4%
2019 86.44 100th 812 87.7%
2021 95.37 39th 844 95.4%
2022 91.74 64th 844 92.4%
2023 95.03 38th 852 95.5%
2024 92.17 60th 847 92.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 252 14 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1999 233 181 9 1 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 411 411
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 373 373
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 378 378
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 378 378
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 378 378
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 380 380
2006 201 162 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2007 199 162 17 6 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2008 189 166 20 8 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2011 200 153 20 2 0 1 2 0 378
2012 202 140 28 2 0 1 2 0 375
2013 216 122 23 3 0 1 2 0 367
2014 222 112 22 2 1 1 2 0 362
2015 229 101 27 3 1 1 2 0 364
2016 224 105 30 3 2 0 2 0 366
2017 234 97 30 3 2 0 3 0 369
2018 236 94 31 3 2 0 5 0 371
2019 233 88 30 8 2 0 7 0 368
2020 228 83 25 10 1 0 25 0 372
2021 225 74 25 10 1 0 30 0 365
2022 217 74 23 18 0 0 30 0 362
2023 215 87 21 21 0 0 27 0 371

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

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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 Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 272 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 425 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 411 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 373 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 378 n/a n/a n/a
2003 378 n/a n/a n/a
2004 378 n/a n/a n/a
2005 380 n/a n/a n/a
2006 384 6.0 64.0 n/a
2007 384 7.0 54.9 31.8
2008 383 9.0 42.6 33.7
2011 378 2.0 189.0 31.7
2012 375 3.0 125.0 26.9
2013 367 6.0 61.1 26.2
2014 362 6.0 60.3 23.8
2015 364 10.0 36.4 25
2016 366 10.0 36.6 23.5
2017 369 11.0 33.5 n/a
2018 371 20.7 17.9 n/a
2019 368 23.0 16.0 n/a
2020 372 26.0 14.3 18.5
2021 365 24.0 15.2 n/a
2022 362 24.5 14.7 n/a
2023 371 24.5 15.1 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 Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 272 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 425 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 411 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 373 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 378 n/a n/a n/a
2003 378 n/a n/a n/a
2004 378 n/a n/a n/a
2005 380 n/a n/a n/a
2006 384 6.0 64.0 n/a
2007 384 7.0 54.9 31.8
2008 383 9.0 42.6 33.7
2011 378 2.0 189.0 31.7
2012 375 3.0 125.0 26.9
2013 367 6.0 61.1 26.2
2014 362 6.0 60.3 23.8
2015 364 10.0 36.4 25
2016 366 10.0 36.6 23.5
2017 369 11.0 33.5 n/a
2018 371 20.7 17.9 n/a
2019 368 23.0 16.0 n/a
2020 372 26.0 14.3 18.5
2021 365 24.0 15.2 n/a
2022 362 24.5 14.7 n/a
2023 371 24.5 15.1 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 Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $388 (3.8%) $9,837 (95.6%) $10,286
2020 $389 (3.4%) $10,240 (90.2%) $11,348
2021 $770 (6.8%) $10,454 (92.9%) $11,255
2022 $1,806 (15.1%) $10,119 (84.8%) $11,938
2023 $925 (8.1%) $10,415 (91.6%) $11,366

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 151st of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 87th of 1020 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower)56.765
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hamilton County)47.541
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower)51.765
 13.3%
   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 (Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower)62.168.3
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton County)4946.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower)59.462.3
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton County)38.243.9
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower)58.367.7
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton County)47.649.6
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower)38.763.1
 24.4%
   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 (Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower)59.167
 7.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hamilton County)43.239.9
 3.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower)5063.4
 13.4%
   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 Students368371
 0.8%
African American8887
 1.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian3021
 30%
Hispanic821
 162.5%
Pacific Islander00
White233215
 7.7%
Two or More Races727
 285.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower

In the 2022-23 school year, 371 students attended Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower.

Yes. Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower ranks in the top 9.0% of Tennessee elementary schools.

Students at Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower are 58% White, 23% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 6% Hispanic.


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