TOMMIE F. BROWN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
Tommie F. Brown International Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hamilton County school district, located in Chattanooga, TN with about 313 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, Tommie F. Brown International Academy 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.
Tommie F. Brown International Academy, located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a distinctive magnet school within the Hamilton County Schools district. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, it emphasizes a globally-minded curriculum that encourages students to become inquisitive, knowledgeable, and caring young people. The school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade, fostering an environment that integrates rigorous academic standards with an emphasis on cultural awareness and international perspectives.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to developing the "whole child" through inquiry-based learning and project-based instruction. Beyond the classroom, Tommie F. Brown integrates community involvement and character development into its daily operations, aiming to prepare students for success in a diverse and interconnected world. Its unique programming and specialized focus make it a sought-after institution for families in the Chattanooga area seeking an advanced, globally-focused elementary education.
For more information, contact Tommie F. Brown International Academy at (423) 209-5760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 209-5760
TOMMIE F. BROWN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Chattanooga, TN with about 313 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Hamilton County
- Total Students:
- 313
- Teachers:
- 26.9
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 313 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TOMMIE F. BROWN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 87.5%
- White
- 8.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.