Alpine Crest Elementary School

Alpine Crest Elementary School is an intimate K-5 school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, part of Hamilton County. The school teaches 302 students in grades K through 5. That puts it 36% smaller than the typical public school in Tennessee, which averages around 470 students.

Alpine Crest Elementary School is one of 82 schools operated by Hamilton County, a district that teaches 45,981 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Alpine Crest Elementary School records that 50% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school records 22% Hispanic, 17% Black, 11% multiracial. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 70%.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Hamilton County) reports that median household earnings sit near $76,183, roughly 38% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Hamilton County's 82 public schools (combined enrollment of about 45,981 students), Alpine Crest Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is DuPont Elementary School, roughly 1.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a residential site.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count rose 10%: 274 students in 2018 compared to 302 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share edged down from 71% to 50%.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.