Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower

csaslower.hcde.org

388 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences (CSAS) Lower, located on East 3rd Street, is a specialized magnet school within the Hamilton County Schools district that serves students in grades K–5. As part of a larger K–12 educational model, the school is built upon the Paideia philosophy, which emphasizes a rigorous, broad-based liberal arts curriculum. The school fosters an environment centered on critical thinking, active learning, and meaningful discourse, encouraging students to engage deeply with complex ideas rather than relying solely on rote memorization.

Beyond its academic focus, CSAS Lower is known for its strong emphasis on community, character development, and the integration of the arts into daily instruction. By maintaining high expectations and a structured, collaborative atmosphere, the school aims to prepare young learners to become well-rounded, inquisitive citizens. Its unique status as a magnet institution attracts a diverse student body, fostering a culture where students are encouraged to express creativity, demonstrate personal responsibility, and develop a lifelong passion for learning.

388

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	25
Black	98
Asian	20
Two or More	26

White
219 (56.4%)
Black
98 (25.3%)
Two or More
26 (6.7%)
Hispanic
25 (6.4%)
Asian
20 (5.2%)

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:	No
District:	Hamilton County
Phone:	(423)498-6845
Website:	http://csaslower.hcde.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	212	54.6%
Male	176	45.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)