Apison Elementary School
Tel:
(423)236-4322
- Apison Elementary School serves 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 68% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 36%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
School Overview
- Apison Elementary School's student population of 559 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 559 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Apison Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Apison Elementary School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | #129 out of 573 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 36% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 35% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 10% |
| Black | 11% | 22% |
| White | 75% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hamilton County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Apison Elementary School is East Hamilton School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is East Hamilton School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is East Hamilton School (2.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ooltewah East Hamilton School Grades: 6-12 | 1744 students
2.3 miles
2015 Ooltewah-ringgold Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423)855-3535 2.3 6-12 1744 - Chattanooga Westview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 612 students
2.3 miles
9629 East Brainerd Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423)855-6142 2.3 PK-5 612 - Ooltewah Wolftever Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 578 students
4.4 miles
5080 Ooltewah Ringold Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423)238-7300 4.4 PK-5 578 - Ooltewah Ooltewah Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 727 students
4.5 miles
5100 Ooltewah Ringgold Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423)238-5732 4.5 6-8 727 - Ooltewah Ooltewah Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 987 students
5.9 miles
8890 Snowy Owl Tr
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423)238-4204 5.9 PK-5 987
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