Serving 616 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Red Bank 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 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Red Bank Elementary serves the southwest part of Chattanooga, TN, covering an area of approximately 17.4 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Red Bank Elementary School's student population of 616 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Red Bank 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 Red Bank Elementary School is 0.70, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Red Bank Elementary School's ranking?
Red Bank 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 Red Bank Elementary School often compared to?
Red Bank Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Red Bank Elementary School?
616 students attend Red Bank Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Red Bank Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Red Bank Elementary School offer ?
Red Bank Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Bank Elementary School part of?
Red Bank Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.
In what neighborhood is Red Bank Elementary School located?
Red Bank Elementary School is located in the Mountain Creek neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Mountain Creek.
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