Tommie F. Brown Academy

brownacademy.hcde.org/

342 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

342

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tommie F. Brown Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	17
Black	259
Asian	1
Two or More	36

Black
259 (75.7 %)
Two or More
36 (10.5 %)
White
29 (8.5 %)
Hispanic
17 (5.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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)498-6870
Website:	http://brownacademy.hcde.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
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 39

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tommie F. Brown Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tommie F. Brown Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	182	53.2%
Male	160	46.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)