Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lookout Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lookout Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lookout Mountain Elementary School's student population of 224 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lookout Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lookout Mountain Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#11 out of 1761 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
3%
21%
White
91%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lookout Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Lookout Mountain Elementary School is ranked #11 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lookout Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Lookout Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apison Elementary School, Thrasher Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lookout Mountain Elementary School?
224 students attend Lookout Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lookout Mountain Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lookout Mountain Elementary School?
Lookout Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lookout Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Lookout Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lookout Mountain Elementary School part of?
Lookout Mountain Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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