Barger Academy of Fine Arts

bargeracademy.hcde.org/

349 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Barger Academy of Fine Arts, located on Brainerd Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a specialized magnet school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As a Fine Arts academy, the school integrates a robust arts-centered curriculum into its core academic program. Students have the opportunity to engage deeply with various disciplines, including dance, visual arts, music, and theater, which are woven into their daily studies to encourage creative expression, critical thinking, and confidence alongside traditional academic achievement.

Beyond its arts-focused mission, Barger Academy is characterized by its commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive community environment. The school prioritizes hands-on learning experiences and project-based instruction, aiming to prepare students for future academic success by developing well-rounded individuals. With its distinctive focus on artistic integration, Barger serves as a unique educational choice within the Hamilton County school system for families seeking to combine rigorous academic standards with a creative, enrichment-heavy school culture.

349

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barger Academy of Fine Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	56
Black	232
Asian	1
Two or More	33

Black
232 (66.5%)
Hispanic
56 (16.0%)
Two or More
33 (9.5%)
White
27 (7.7%)
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)493-0348
Website:	http://bargeracademy.hcde.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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 3

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Barger Academy of Fine Arts
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Barger Academy of Fine Arts
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	182	52.1%
Male	167	47.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)