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East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts

2700 East 34th ST, Chattanooga, TN 37407Hamilton County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
528
Students
Total enrolled
$12,591
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 12% vs nat'l
11.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 25% vs nat'l
28/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 44% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 528 students in grades 06–08 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
12% below average funding
District spends $12,591 per pupil, 12% less than the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 28th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts is a large middle in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serving grades 06–08 with 528 students. The district invests $12,591 per student — 12% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. A neighborhood opportunity score of 28/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts

528
Total Students
11.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
46
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution264 male · 264 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Student Composition
68%
24%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino68%
Black24%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 470159001285

Academic Outcomes at East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
28
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 28th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 1th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 37407

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,591Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,591
State avg
$16,278
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,540
Student Support$2,392
Administration$1,511
Operations$1,889
Other$1,259
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,591 spent per student, an estimated $5,578 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
32%
47%
State government
31.6%
Local (property tax)
47.3%
Federal programs
21.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (28/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
East Brainerd ElementaryHarrison ElementaryEast Ridge ElementaryOoltewah Elementary
+9 more
↓
Middle
East Hamilton Middle SchoolHunter Middle SchoolEast Ridge Middle School
↓
High School
The Howard SchoolSignal Mountain Middle/High SchoolOoltewah High SchoolEast Hamilton High School
+9 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyHamilton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHamilton County →
Phone: (423)493-0334
NCES ID: 470159001285
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Chattanooga seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Hamilton County
High
The Howard School
1,485 students · 09–12
● 26 opp
High
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
1,368 students · 06–12
● 39 opp
High
Ooltewah High School
1,266 students · 09–12
● 34 opp
High
East Hamilton High School
1,265 students · 09–12
● 34 opp
Elem
East Brainerd Elementary
1,215 students · PK–05
● 41 opp
High
Soddy Daisy High School
1,085 students · 09–12
● 41 opp
Elem
Harrison Elementary
1,013 students · PK–05
High
East Ridge High School
1,008 students · 09–12
● 42 opp
District School Rankings
Location
2700 East 34th ST, Chattanooga, TN 37407
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.