Nolan Elementary School

4435 SHACKLEFORD RIDGE RD SIGNAL MOUNTAIN TN 37377

About Nolan Elementary School

Nolan Elementary School in Signal Mountain, Tennessee, educates around 732 kindergarten through fifth-grade students (with some Pre-K), with about 42 full-time teachers and one school counselor, which gives way to a cozy and caring 17:1 student-teacher ratio.

As a high performing elementary school, students excel scholastically—around 84% achieve proficiency in math and 82% in reading—and the school ranks among the top 10 elementary schools in Tennessee, reflecting strong school performance, academic excellence, and positive student outcomes. The student population is overwhelmingly White (~87%), with small numbers of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students.

?The staff highly regard character and community, with lively enrichment programs and a supportive culture bolstered by a solid PTA and counselor support. Signal Mountain homes have a median sale price of approximately $664,000 as of June 2025. Recognized as one of the best classical schools in Tennessee. To read about more scho

Contact Information

Address

4435 SHACKLEFORD RIDGE RD SIGNAL MOUNTAIN TN 37377

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Phone

(423) 886-0898

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
732
Total Students
$50005
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Nolan Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
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Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

10

of 10 in tennessee

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM- 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 87.3%
Asian 1.6%
Hispanic 6.4%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 4.4%
Native Am. 0%
White
87.3%
Asian
1.6%
Hispanic
6.4%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
4.4%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 732
46.6%
341 Female
53.4%
391 Male

Student Population

732 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

670 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Nolan Elementary is looking for a replacement part-time art instructor for K–5, as Mrs. Kathie Nolan has retired. The job pays $15/hour and is MEF-funded.

FAQ

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Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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