Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dupont Elementary School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Dupont Elementary serves the southwest part of Chattanooga, TN, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dupont Elementary School's student population of 268 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
It's Great to be a DuPont Dolphin
School Rankings
Dupont Elementary School 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 Dupont Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#987 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
30%
16%
Black
20%
20%
White
38%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dolphins
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dupont Elementary School's ranking?
Dupont Elementary School is ranked #987 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dupont Elementary School often compared to?
Dupont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alpine Crest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Dupont Elementary School?
268 students attend Dupont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Dupont Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Dupont Elementary School offer ?
Dupont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dupont Elementary School part of?
Dupont Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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