Nolan Elementary School
Nolan Elementary School serves 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Nolan Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Nolan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Nolan Elementary School's student population of 639 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 639 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Rankings
Nolan Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,684 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Nolan Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #34 out of 1684 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 10% |
| Black | 1% | 22% |
| White | 94% | 63% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.55 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hamilton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Nolan Elementary School is Signal Mountain Middle/High School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Signal Mountain Signal Mountain Middle/High School Magnet School
Math: 59% | Reading: 56%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-12 | 1,255 student10
0.4 miles
2650 Sam Powell Trl
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0876 0.4 6-12 1,255 - Signal Mountain Thrasher Elementary School Math: 86% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 567 students10
1.8 miles
1301 James Blvd
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0882 1.8 K-5 567 - Chattanooga Red Bank High School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 809 students10
3.7 miles
640 Morrison Springs Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 874-1900 3.7 9-12 809 - Chattanooga Red Bank Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 643 students10
3.8 miles
1100 Mountain Creek Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 874-1917 3.8 PK-5 643 - Chattanooga Red Bank Middle School Math: 19% | Reading: 20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 587 students10
4.8 miles
3701 Tom Weathers Ln
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 874-1908 4.8 6-8 587
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