NOLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Nolan Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Hamilton County school district, located in Signal Mountain, TN with about 639 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Nolan Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Nolan Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the scenic community of Signal Mountain, Tennessee. Serving students in the Hamilton County School District, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its strong emphasis on creating a nurturing, community-focused environment. It serves as a central pillar for local families, consistently earning a reputation for high student achievement and dedicated faculty who prioritize both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, the school benefits from a highly active and engaged community, facilitated by the Nolan Elementary PTA. The association plays a vital role in enriching the student experience by organizing extracurricular programs, fundraising for classroom resources, and fostering strong communication between parents, teachers, and administration. By bridging the gap between home and school, the Nolan community ensures that students have access to a well-rounded education in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

For more information, contact Nolan Elementary at (423) 886-0898 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4435 Shackleford Ridge RD
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
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NOLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Signal Mountain, TN with about 639 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Hamilton County
Total Students:
639
Teachers:
35
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 639 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NOLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
93.9%
Hispanic/Latino
2.0%
Asian
2.0%
Black or African American
0.9%
Two or more races
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.