BATTLE ACADEMY FOR TEACHING LEARNING

Battle Academy For Teaching Learning is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hamilton County school district, located in Chattanooga, TN with about 383 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 26 teachers, Battle Academy For Teaching Learning has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Battle Academy For Teaching Learning, located in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a unique public magnet school that serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As a "Professional Development School," it operates in a close partnership with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). This collaborative model allows the school to function as a learning laboratory where teacher candidates gain hands-on experience, and current educators engage in ongoing research and professional development to refine their instructional practices.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its emphasis on an integrated, inquiry-based curriculum. Because of its downtown location and mission-driven approach, Battle Academy attracts a diverse student body and fosters a culture that prioritizes both teacher mentorship and student engagement. By bridging the gap between higher education research and classroom application, the school aims to create a highly supportive environment that prepares students for future success while simultaneously helping to shape the next generation of teaching professionals.

For more information, contact Battle Academy For Teaching Learning at (423) 209-5747 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.