Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lookout Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lookout Valley Elementary serves the southwest part of Chattanooga, TN, covering an area of approximately 25.6 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lookout Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lookout Valley Elementary School's student population of 256 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lookout Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lookout Valley Elementary School is 0.46, which is less 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
#254 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lookout Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Lookout Valley Elementary School is ranked #254 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lookout Valley Elementary School?
256 students attend Lookout Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lookout Valley Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Lookout Valley Elementary School offer ?
Lookout Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lookout Valley Elementary School part of?
Lookout Valley Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.
In what neighborhood is Lookout Valley Elementary School located?
Lookout Valley Elementary School is located in the Lookout Valley neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Lookout Valley.
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