Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wolftever Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wolftever Creek Elementary serves the southeast part of Ooltewah, TN, covering an area of approximately 12.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 2 miles from the school to the nearest boundary, while the furthest edge of the attendance zone is 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wolftever Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Wolftever Creek Elementary School's student population of 632 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
632 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Children Are Empowered to Succeed
School Rankings
Wolftever Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wolftever Creek Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#617 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Wolftever Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Wolftever Creek Elementary School is ranked #617 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Wolftever Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Wolftever Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallace A. Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Wolftever Creek Elementary School?
632 students attend Wolftever Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Wolftever Creek Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Wolftever Creek Elementary School offer ?
Wolftever Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wolftever Creek Elementary School part of?
Wolftever Creek Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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