EAST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

East Lake Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hamilton County school district, located in Chattanooga, TN with about 558 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, East Lake Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

East Lake Elementary School, located at 3600 13th Avenue in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hamilton County School District. Situated in the East Lake community, the school focuses on providing essential academic instruction and social development to students in their formative elementary years. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local area, working to support a diverse student body through structured classroom learning, literacy and numeracy development, and community engagement.

The school operates with a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to grow both academically and personally. By utilizing the resources provided by the Hamilton County Department of Education, East Lake Elementary emphasizes the importance of foundational skills that prepare students for their transition into middle school. Through its faculty and staff, the school strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student achievement and community connection within the heart of Chattanooga.

For more information, contact East Lake Elementary at (423) 493-0366 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3600 13th AVE
Chattanooga, TN 37407
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EAST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chattanooga, TN with about 558 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Hamilton County
Total Students:
558
Teachers:
44
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 558 students

Hispanic/Latino
62.0%
Black or African American
28.7%
White
8.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.