East Brainerd Elementary

ebe.hcde.org/

1,215 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

East Brainerd Elementary School, located at 7453 E Brainerd Rd in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a public elementary school serving students within the Hamilton County Schools district. The school is situated in a prominent residential community and is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. It serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares children for the transition to middle school while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

In terms of programming, East Brainerd Elementary focuses on integrating traditional core curriculum with modern educational strategies to meet the varied needs of its students. The school is well-regarded for its active parent-teacher organization and community engagement, which play a significant role in enhancing the campus experience through various extracurricular activities and school-wide events. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional development, the school strives to maintain a reputation as a stable and nurturing educational hub for families living in the East Brainerd area.

1,215

Total Students

72.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Brainerd Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	217
Black	379
Asian	103
Two or More	142
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
379 (31.2 %)
White
371 (30.5 %)
Hispanic
217 (17.9 %)
Two or More
142 (11.7 %)
Asian
103 (8.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Hamilton County
Phone:	(423)855-2600
Website:	http://ebe.hcde.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 57

Kindergarten 178

Grade 1 206

Grade 2 191

Grade 3 194

Grade 4 191

Grade 5 198