Nolan Elementary School

4435 Shackleford Ridge RD
Signal Mountain, TN 37377

nolan.hcde.org/

729 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nolan Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the scenic community of Signal Mountain, Tennessee. Serving students in the Hamilton County School District, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its strong emphasis on creating a nurturing, community-focused environment. It serves as a central pillar for local families, consistently earning a reputation for high student achievement and dedicated faculty who prioritize both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, the school benefits from a highly active and engaged community, facilitated by the Nolan Elementary PTA. The association plays a vital role in enriching the student experience by organizing extracurricular programs, fundraising for classroom resources, and fostering strong communication between parents, teachers, and administration. By bridging the gap between home and school, the Nolan community ensures that students have access to a well-rounded education in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

729

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nolan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	651
Hispanic	37
Black	1
Asian	6
Two or More	34

White
651 (89.3%)
Hispanic
37 (5.1%)
Two or More
34 (4.7%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
Black
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)886-0898
Website:	http://nolan.hcde.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
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

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 137

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nolan Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	124
Grade 4	132
Grade 5	137

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nolan Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	331	45.4%
Male	398	54.6%

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