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Bess T Shepherd Elementary School

7126 Tyner Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421, United States

+1 (423) 855-2611

http://bts.hcde.org/

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Bess T Shepherd Elementary School Overview

About This School

Bess T Shepherd Elementary School is a public elementary in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serving 546 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a staff with an average teacher salary of $54,697 and provides one counselor for every 546 students. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population includes 47% Black, 34% Hispanic, 10% White, 8% Two or More Races, and 2% Asian students.

546

Total Students

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Mathematics0%

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School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Hamilton County

Students per Counselor

546:1

Bess T Shepherd Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

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Student-Teacher Ratio

546

Students per Counselor

Bess T Shepherd Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$54,697

City Avg: $54,697

State Avg: $56,501

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio:1

Students per Counselor546:1

Bess T Shepherd Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.92%

Male

49.08%

Female

Total Enrollment: 546 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White9.52%

Hispanic33.52%

Asian2.2%

Black47.07%

Two or More Races7.69%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bess T Shepherd Elementary School

Q: What is Bess T Shepherd Elementary School?

A: Bess T Shepherd Elementary School is a elementary public located in Chattanooga.

Q: How many students attend Bess T Shepherd Elementary School?

A: Bess T Shepherd Elementary School has approximately 546 students enrolled.

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Detailed Information about Bess T Shepherd Elementary School

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About Bess T Shepherd Elementary School - Chattanooga, TN

Quick Facts about Bess T Shepherd Elementary School
School Name	Bess T Shepherd Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	7126 Tyner Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421, Chattanooga, TN
County	Hamilton County
Phone	+1 (423) 855-2611
Total Students	546
Student-Teacher Ratio	:1
Full-Time Teachers
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Bess T Shepherd Elementary School

What is Bess T Shepherd Elementary School?

Bess T Shepherd Elementary School is a elementary public located in Chattanooga.

How many students attend Bess T Shepherd Elementary School?

Bess T Shepherd Elementary School has approximately 546 students enrolled.

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