Bess T Shepherd Elementary School
Regular School · Chattanooga, TN
Bess T Shepherd Elementary School is a regular school school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serving grades PK–05 with 546 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025).
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 257 | 47% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 183 | 34% |
| White | 52 | 10% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 8% |
| Asian | 12 | 2% |
| Total enrollment | 546 | 278M / 268F |
English Language Learners: 103 (19% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Proficiency | 20.0% | — | 260 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 546 | 100% |
Other Schools in District
- Allen Elementary School Elementary
- Alpine Crest Elementary School Elementary
- Apison Elementary School Elementary
- Barger Academy of Fine Arts Elementary
- Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning Elementary
- Big Ridge Elementary School Elementary
- Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy Elementary
- Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 37421) → CensusDepth.com
- Tennessee population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Tennessee teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
470159000618
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD