Discover Lookout Mountain
A Community-Focused School Where Every Student Thrives
Lookout Mountain Elementary School is committed to creating an environment where every student can thrive, reflecting the district’s dedication to excellence for every child, every day, and every opportunity. The school combines high academic expectations with a positive, nurturing culture grounded in the PBIS expectations of be respectful, be responsible and be safe. This approach encourages students to develop both academically and socially while fostering a strong sense of belonging.
The curriculum is fully aligned with State Standards and is designed to provide a high-quality education that meets the diverse needs of all learners. Students receive instruction through flexible grade-level groupings and specialized support programs, including learning-disabled resources, reading intervention, and gifted education. Every grade level has access to art, music, and physical education, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience that strengthens the mind, body, and creativity.
Lookout Mountain emphasizes collaboration among students, staff, families, and the broader community, giving all stakeholders a voice in decision-making and school management. By creating a supportive, child-centered learning environment, the school fosters engagement, enrichment, and excellence. Recognized as a 2020 Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, Lookout Mountain exemplifies the power of teamwork and a shared commitment to student success.
Mission
The mission of Lookout Mountain Elementary community: engagement, enrichment, and excellence - because we all grow up here. Philosophically, we believe in an eclectic approach based on child-centered educational experiences. By focusing on what is best for the students and their academic progress, we, as a learning community, will make the best decisions possible for the children at Lookout Mountain School. What makes a truly great school is the creation of a collaborative workplace in which everyone feels welcome in assisting with the process of educating children.
What You’ll Love About Lookout Mountain
Values-Driven, Student-Centered Environment
Lookout Mountain provides a supportive, child-centered environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, guided by values of respect, responsibility, caring, trust, and family.
Standards-Aligned Curriculum with Specialized Support
The school delivers a standards-aligned curriculum with flexible instruction and specialized programs to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including gifted education, reading intervention, and learning-disabled resources, along with art, music, and physical education.
Collaborative Community Focused on Success
Collaboration is at the heart of the school’s approach, involving students, staff, families, and the community in decision-making, fostering engagement, enrichment, and a culture of shared responsibility for student success.