Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence's student population of 461 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1569 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
29%
15%
Black
63%
21%
White
4%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence's ranking?
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence is ranked #1569 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence often compared to?
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence?
461 students attend Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence?
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence offer ?
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence part of?
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence is part of Hamilton County School District.
In what neighborhood is Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence located?
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence is located in the Oak Grove neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Oak Grove.
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