East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts

eastlakeacademy.hcde.org/

549 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Lake Academy of Fine Arts, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serves as a specialized magnet school within the Hamilton County Department of Education. The school distinguishes itself by integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with a heavy emphasis on the arts, including visual arts, dance, drama, music, and media. By utilizing an arts-integrated instructional model, East Lake Academy aims to boost student engagement, foster creative problem-solving skills, and provide a unique environment where students can express themselves while mastering core subjects.

Beyond its artistic curriculum, the school is deeply committed to the success and development of its diverse student body. It offers a supportive, community-focused atmosphere that encourages parent involvement and student accountability. With its focus on both discipline and innovation, East Lake Academy of Fine Arts serves as a hub for young talent in the Chattanooga area, striving to prepare students for future success in both academic and creative endeavors.

549

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	403
Black	112
Two or More	20

Hispanic
403 (73.4%)
Black
112 (20.4%)
Two or More
20 (3.6%)
White
14 (2.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Hamilton County
Phone:	(423)493-0334
Website:	http://eastlakeacademy.hcde.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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

Grade 6 185

Grade 7 176

Grade 8 188

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	185
Grade 7	176
Grade 8	188

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	277	50.5%
Male	272	49.5%

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