Clifton Hills Elementary School

che.hcde.org/

703 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Clifton Hills Elementary School, located in the East Lake area of Chattanooga, Tennessee, serves a diverse student population as part of the Hamilton County School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional well-being of its students. By fostering strong partnerships between teachers, families, and the surrounding community, Clifton Hills strives to provide a supportive foundation for children during their formative elementary years.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school focuses on creating a welcoming campus culture that prioritizes student engagement and equity. As an urban school, Clifton Hills is actively involved in local initiatives to provide students with resources and enrichment opportunities that prepare them for middle school and beyond. The administration and faculty place a high value on consistent communication and community involvement, aiming to empower every student to succeed in a diverse and evolving academic landscape.

703

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clifton Hills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	525
Black	134
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

Hispanic
525 (74.7%)
Black
134 (19.1%)
Two or More
25 (3.6%)
White
18 (2.6%)
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)493-0357
Website:	http://che.hcde.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	703
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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 121

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Clifton Hills Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	121
Grade 1	128
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	112
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Clifton Hills Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	360	51.2%
Male	343	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)