Serving 851 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ooltewah Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 851 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ooltewah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ooltewah Elementary School's student population of 851 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
851 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Ooltewah Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ooltewah Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#109 out of 1761 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
6%
21%
White
71%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ooltewah Elementary School's ranking?
Ooltewah Elementary School is ranked #109 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Ooltewah Elementary School often compared to?
Ooltewah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallace A. Smith Elementary School, Snow Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Ooltewah Elementary School?
851 students attend Ooltewah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ooltewah Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ooltewah Elementary School?
Ooltewah Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ooltewah Elementary School offer ?
Ooltewah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ooltewah Elementary School part of?
Ooltewah Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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