Nolan Elementary School

Summary:

Nolan Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Signal Mountain, Tennessee, serving 732 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Hamilton County school district.

Nolan Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Tennessee, receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and boasting exceptional academic performance. The school's proficiency rates in TNReady assessments for Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science are significantly higher than the Hamilton County and Tennessee state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 85.2% of Nolan Elementary students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to just 39.5% in Hamilton County and 39.7% in Tennessee. This high academic performance is consistent across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and special education students.

While Nolan Elementary's student population is predominantly white, the school's exceptional performance extends to all its students, suggesting an equitable educational experience. When compared to nearby schools, such as Big Ridge Elementary, Alpine Crest Elementary, and Red Bank Elementary, Nolan Elementary stands out as a top-performing institution, with significantly higher proficiency rates in core academic subjects.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4435 Shackleford Ridge RD
       Signal Mountain, TN  37377


(423) 886-0898

District: Hamilton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
8th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,989 Help


Students who attend Nolan Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper
    Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
    Sequoyah High School
    Signal Mountain Middle/High School
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Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  727

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.7%
Hispanic:
6.1%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nolan Elementary School ranks better than 99.2% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks first among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Hamilton County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.7%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nolan Elementary School is 17.4. 37 elementary schools in the Hamilton County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nolan Elementary School is $10,989. 40 elementary schools in the Hamilton County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nolan Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nolan Elementary School 8th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Nolan 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 Nolan Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Nolan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 98.75 16th 809 98.0%
2011 97.06 24th 818 97.1%
2012 98.22 14th 820 98.3%
2013 95.27 15th 846 98.2%
2014 90.60 31st 853 96.4%
2015 94.75 23rd 855 97.3%
2017 92.23 12th 646 98.1%
2018 98.13 26th 997 97.4%
2019 98.53 20th 985 98.0%
2021 98.61 17th 983 98.3%
2022 99.32 6th 1000 99.4%
2023 99.20 7th 1020 99.3%
2024 99.04 8th 1018 99.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nolan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.44 25th 255 90.2%
2021 96.65 11th 369 97.0%
2022 99.99 1st 447 99.8%
2023 91.84 21st 528 96.0%
2024 95.29 13th 582 97.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nolan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.05 45th 877 94.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Nolan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.04 26th 926 97.2%
2021 98.07 18th 945 98.1%
2022 98.89 8th 975 99.2%
2023 98.96 5th 989 99.5%
2024 98.86 6th 990 99.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Nolan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.85 12th 916 98.7%
2021 98.18 15th 941 98.4%
2022 99.08 9th 980 99.1%
2023 98.60 8th 987 99.2%
2024 98.32 9th 991 99.1%
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Rank History for White students at Nolan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.99 27th 841 96.8%
2019 97.58 16th 812 98.0%
2021 97.39 21st 844 97.5%
2022 98.35 10th 844 98.8%
2023 98.20 10th 852 98.8%
2024 98.01 7th 847 99.2%
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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 Nolan Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 77 77
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 546 546
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 551 551
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 551 551
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 525 525
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 517 517
2006 483 1 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 497
2007 542 3 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 558
2008 569 2 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 584
2009 597 5 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2010 615 6 16 12 1 n/a n/a 0 650
2011 638 3 14 12 1 1 3 0 672
2012 642 4 11 9 1 2 1 0 670
2013 635 3 9 9 1 2 1 0 660
2014 629 2 15 11 2 2 1 0 662
2015 591 2 19 10 1 2 1 0 626
2016 579 4 16 12 1 2 4 0 618
2017 591 6 9 14 2 1 5 0 628
2018 600 6 13 13 2 0 5 0 639
2019 595 6 15 20 0 1 18 0 655
2020 604 4 14 30 1 1 24 0 678
2021 590 5 11 33 0 1 28 0 668
2022 637 4 8 41 0 1 29 0 720
2023 639 1 12 47 0 1 32 0 732
2024 645 2 8 44 0 0 28 0 727

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 Nolan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 77 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 546 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 551 n/a n/a n/a
2003 551 n/a n/a n/a
2004 525 n/a n/a n/a
2005 517 n/a n/a n/a
2006 497 32.0 15.5 n/a
2007 558 34.0 16.4 12.5
2008 584 34.7 16.8 12.8
2009 623 36.0 17.3 12.4
2010 650 38.0 17.1 11.8
2011 672 40.9 16.4 12.9
2012 670 42.0 15.9 12.8
2013 660 40.0 16.5 11.2
2014 662 40.0 16.5 11.9
2015 626 42.0 14.9 13.3
2016 618 41.0 15.0 12
2017 628 39.3 15.9 n/a
2018 639 35.0 18.2 n/a
2019 655 35.0 18.7 n/a
2020 678 40.0 16.9 8.8
2021 668 41.5 16.0 n/a
2022 720 39.5 18.2 n/a
2023 732 42.0 17.4 n/a
2024 727 41.6 17.4 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 Nolan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 77 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 546 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 551 n/a n/a n/a
2003 551 n/a n/a n/a
2004 525 n/a n/a n/a
2005 517 n/a n/a n/a
2006 497 32.0 15.5 n/a
2007 558 34.0 16.4 12.5
2008 584 34.7 16.8 12.8
2009 623 36.0 17.3 12.4
2010 650 38.0 17.1 11.8
2011 672 40.9 16.4 12.9
2012 670 42.0 15.9 12.8
2013 660 40.0 16.5 11.2
2014 662 40.0 16.5 11.9
2015 626 42.0 14.9 13.3
2016 618 41.0 15.0 12
2017 628 39.3 15.9 n/a
2018 639 35.0 18.2 n/a
2019 655 35.0 18.7 n/a
2020 678 40.0 16.9 8.8
2021 668 41.5 16.0 n/a
2022 720 39.5 18.2 n/a
2023 732 42.0 17.4 n/a
2024 727 41.6 17.4 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nolan Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $441 (4.9%) $8,266 (91.6%) $9,022
2020 $392 (4.1%) $8,788 (91.9%) $9,558
2021 $758 (7.4%) $9,095 (89.1%) $10,208
2022 $1,420 (13.4%) $8,805 (82.9%) $10,619
2023 $906 (8.2%) $9,628 (87.6%) $10,988

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nolan Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 20th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 7th of 1020 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nolan Elementary School)8188.2
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hamilton County)47.541
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nolan Elementary School)66.792.9
 26.2%
   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 (Nolan Elementary School)88.881.7
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton County)4946.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nolan Elementary School)78.584.1
 5.6%
   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 (Nolan Elementary School)8689.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton County)47.649.6
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nolan Elementary School)7187.1
 16.1%
   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 (Nolan Elementary School)85.386.5
 1.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hamilton County)43.239.9
 3.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Nolan Elementary School)72.188.1
 16%
   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 Students655732
 11.8%
African American61
 83.3%
American Indian00
Asian1512
 20%
Hispanic2047
 135%
Pacific Islander11
White595639
 7.4%
Two or More Races1832
 77.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Nolan Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 727 students attended Nolan Elementary School.

Yes! Nolan Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 8th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools.

Students at Nolan Elementary School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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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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