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Lookout Valley Elementary School

Q: Is Lookout Valley Elementary School a good school?

Lookout Valley Elementary School ranks 413 th of 1019 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Lookout Valley Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 256 students attended Lookout Valley Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Lookout Valley Elementary School?

Students at Lookout Valley Elementary School are 71% White, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 7% African American, 2% Asian.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

413^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,019 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Better than 59% of Tennessee elementary schools

Summary

Lookout Valley Elementary School is a small public school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serving 256 students in grades PK through 5 as part of Hamilton County Schools. The school earned a 3-star rating in 2025–2026, ranking in the 59th percentile statewide (413 out of 1,019 schools) and outperforming the district and state averages in math, English language arts, and science.

Lookout Valley stands out for its strong attendance and its success with students who often face additional challenges. Chronic absenteeism is just 5.6%, roughly one-third of district and state rates. Students from low-income families rank in the 91st percentile statewide, and special education students rank in the 63rd percentile — both above the school's overall ranking. In math, 51.6% of students are proficient, compared to 40% for the district and 43% statewide, and the school outperforms many nearby neighborhood schools by a wide margin. For example, schools like East Side Elementary School and Clifton Hills Elementary School post math proficiency rates in the 20–30% range, while Lookout Valley reaches over 50%. At the same time, it trails the district's elite magnets and affluent-area schools like Lookout Mountain Elementary School and Normal Park Museum Magnet School, which rank in the 75th–94th percentiles.

The school's main challenges are a noticeable drop in 5th-grade proficiency and some inconsistency in reading scores. While 3rd and 4th graders perform at or above district averages, 5th-grade math proficiency falls to 37.5%, well below the state average of 47.4%. English language arts has also been uneven over the years, though it exceeded the state average for the first time in the most recent school year. After a difficult 2024–2025 year, the school rebounded strongly in 2025–2026, with particularly impressive gains for low-income students. For parents looking for a solid neighborhood school with strong attendance and a record of supporting diverse learners, Lookout Valley Elementary School is a compelling option in the Chattanooga area.

256

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,196

Per pupil spending ?

22.3%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

701 Browns Ferry Road
Chattanooga, TN 37419

(423) 825-7370

District: Hamilton County Schools

Students who attend Lookout Valley Elementary School usually attend:

High:	Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper
	Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
	Lookout Valley Middle / High School
	Sequoyah High School
	More...
	STEM School Chattanooga

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.5%

Two or more races:

10.2%

Hispanic:

9.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 72nd percentile in 2015 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Tennessee median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg42%

Tennessee avg43%

413^th of 1,019

Tennessee public elementary schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 21 pts since 2017

From bottom 39% (2017) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

18^th of 42Elementary Schools in the Hamilton County Schools

81^st of 141Hamilton County Schools among Tennessee districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	57.1	413 of 1019	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	41.8	588 of 1009	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.8	475 of 1018	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.9	439 of 1020	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.0	278 of 1000	72.2%	★★★★☆
2021	64.0	263 of 983	73.2%	★★★★☆
2019	52.4	402 of 985	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.8	495 of 997	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	41.4	397 of 646	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	69.9	236 of 855	72.4%	★★★★☆
2014	64.0	267 of 853	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	55.7	461 of 846	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	67.8	278 of 820	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	30.4	633 of 818	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	39.9	516 of 809	36.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	40.6	587 of 986	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.6	444 of 990	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.4	380 of 989	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.1	260 of 975	73.3%	★★★★☆
2021	52.1	388 of 945	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.0	481 of 926	48.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	81.5	76 of 823	90.8%	★★★★★
2025	55.2	319 of 843	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.5	314 of 853	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.9	285 of 865	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.9	98 of 858	88.6%	★★★★☆
2021	63.6	191 of 823	76.8%	★★★★☆
2019	62.6	202 of 821	75.4%	★★★★☆
2018	59.0	274 of 877	68.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	42.9	561 of 984	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.3	435 of 991	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.8	507 of 987	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	60.1	300 of 980	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.9	209 of 941	77.8%	★★★★☆
2019	59.6	295 of 916	67.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	49.1	238 of 641	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.9	202 of 618	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.7	219 of 582	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.1	195 of 528	63.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2026	51.3	374 of 849	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	34.6	556 of 840	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.0	485 of 847	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.0	483 of 852	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.4	329 of 844	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.5	333 of 844	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.7	444 of 812	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.3	564 of 841	32.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)91st percentile+31 vs school

Special Education (2026)63rd percentile+3 vs school

White (2026)56th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2025)43rd percentile~ school

Female (2025)40th percentile~ school

By subject vs Tennessee (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics52%+9 vs state

Science48%~ state avg

English Language Arts44%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				TNReady Mathematics (2026)							TNReady English Language Arts (2026)							TNReady Algebra I (2026)		TNReady Science (2026)							TNReady Social Studies (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Directly certified (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lookout Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	701 Browns Ferry Road	Chattanooga	37419	Hamilton County	Hamilton County Schools	No	No	No	No	(423) 825-7370	261	19	14.1	22.3%	190 (72.8%)	21 (8.0%)	22 (8.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.2%)	57.1	413^th of 1019 public elementary schools	59.5%		41.8	588^th of 1009 public elementary schools	41.7%	175	48.8	61.8	37.5				51.6	48.8	49.1	30.3				44.2			56.1	52.7	31.3				48.4					$21,196	$1,263	$18,995
Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1601 Market Street	Chattanooga	37408	Hamilton County	Hamilton County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(423) 498-6860	518	32	16.3	38.1%	185 (35.7%)	247 (47.7%)	34 (6.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.1%)	70.2	251^st of 1019 public elementary schools	75.4%		72.8	210^th of 1009 public elementary schools	79.2%	41	47.7	67.9	45.1				54.5	47.1	61.9	49.3				53.4			54.5	65.5	47.1				56.4					$17,628	$861	$16,042
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	927 West 37th Street	Chattanooga	37410	Hamilton County	Hamilton County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(423) 825-7337	341	30	11.2	71.6%	19 (5.6%)	225 (66.0%)	79 (23.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	5.6	992^nd of 1019 public elementary schools	2.6%		2.5	1009^th of 1009 public elementary schools	0.0%	17	15.2	9.8	12.1				12.4	19.4	< 5%	6.9				10.3			18.2	11.5	6.9				12.4					$22,711	$2,201	$19,580
Lookout Mountain Elementary School	Public	K-5	321 N Bragg Avenue	Lookout Mtn	37350	Hamilton County	Hamilton County Schools	No	No	No	No	(423) 821-6116	223	18	12.3	1.4%	205 (91.9%)	2 (0.9%)	6 (2.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	92.9	66^th of 1019 public elementary schools	93.5%		94.6	49^th of 1009 public elementary schools	95.1%	17	63.2	86.1	83.8				77.5	65.8	86.1	75.7				75.7			55.3	88.9	73.0				72.1					$19,464	$568	$18,198
Tommie F. Brown Academy School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	718 East 8th Street	Chattanooga	37403	Hamilton County	Hamilton County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(423) 498-6870	323	25	13.1	62.9%	21 (6.5%)	253 (78.3%)	17 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.6%)	5.9	987^th of 1019 public elementary schools	3.1%		5.8	988^th of 1009 public elementary schools	2.1%	1	12.5	19.5	10.8				14.4	15.0	17.1	13.9				15.4			10.0	20.0	10.8				13.7					$22,013	$1,694	$19,323
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower	Public, Magnet	K-5	865 East 3rd Street	Chattanooga	37403	Hamilton County	Hamilton County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(423) 498-6845	388	25	15.3	11.9%	224 (57.7%)	96 (24.7%)	20 (5.2%)	25 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.9%)	83.9	125^th of 1019 public elementary schools	87.7%		84.3	127^th of 1009 public elementary schools	87.4%	2	50.0	63.0	62.2				58.8	59.4	63.0	64.4				62.4			62.5	75.3	68.9				69.2					$16,393	$798	$15,570
Normal Park Museum Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1219 West Mississippi Avenue	Chattanooga	37405	Hamilton County	Hamilton County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(423) 498-6880	801	53	15.1	10.6%	542 (67.7%)	132 (16.5%)	46 (5.7%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (9.0%)	83.8	127^th of 1019 public elementary schools	87.5%		82.5	137^th of 1009 public elementary schools	86.4%	10	56.6	73.5	69.2	40.9	39.1	46.2	55.7	67.7	75.2	64.8	38.0	49.4	51.4	58.7	≥ 95%	≥ 95%	66.7	73.5	74.1	58.7	65.5	74.3	68.8	61.5	78.2	67.1	69.0	$16,394	$590	$15,319
Clifton Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1815 East 32nd Street	Chattanooga	37407	Hamilton County	Hamilton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 493-0357	710	53	13.5	60.3%	24 (3.4%)	165 (23.2%)	503 (70.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.5%)	14.3	897^th of 1019 public elementary schools	12.0%		15.2	882^nd of 1009 public elementary schools	12.6%	15	26.3	19.3	42.6				28.9	17.9	14.3	13.9				15.2			24.2	12.6	27.0				20.7					$19,549	$1,525	$17,189
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	700 S. Hawthorne Street	Chattanooga	37404	Hamilton County	Hamilton County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(423) 702-7230	310	18	17.7	51.1%	60 (19.4%)	184 (59.4%)	55 (17.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	7	977^th of 1019 public elementary schools	4.1%		14.2	897^th of 1009 public elementary schools	11.1%	80	12.5	10.7	9.7				11.0	20.0	21.4	19.4				20.5			10.0	17.9	19.4				15.7					$19,084	$648	$17,540
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-5	2029 East 23rd Street	Chattanooga	37404	Hamilton County	Hamilton County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(423) 710-1121	461	44	10.4	59.0%	18 (3.9%)	291 (63.1%)	134 (29.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.5%)	5.5	1000^th of 1019 public elementary schools	1.9%		6	986^th of 1009 public elementary schools	2.3%	14	6.0	17.6	13.1				12.2	< 5%	20.6	13.1				12.8			9.0	10.3	16.4				11.7					$17,671	$582	$15,996

Frequently Asked Questions about Lookout Valley Elementary School

What district is Lookout Valley Elementary School in?

Hamilton County Schools

What schools do graduates of Lookout Valley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lookout Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper
High : Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
High : Lookout Valley Middle / High School
High : Sequoyah High School
High : STEM School Chattanooga

Is Lookout Valley Elementary School a good school?

Lookout Valley Elementary School ranks 413^th of 1019 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lookout Valley Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 256 students attended Lookout Valley Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lookout Valley Elementary School?

Students at Lookout Valley Elementary School are 71% White, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 7% African American, 2% Asian.

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