VALLEY FORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Valley Forge Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Carter County school district, located in Elizabethton, TN with about 261 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Valley Forge Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Valley Forge Elementary School is a public school located in Elizabethton, Tennessee, serving as part of the Carter County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on foundational academic growth and the development of essential social and character-building skills. By emphasizing a close partnership between educators, students, and families, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through their educational journey.
The school’s curriculum is aligned with state standards, balancing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies with enrichment opportunities. As part of the Carter County school system, Valley Forge Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives designed to enhance student achievement. Those interested in specific school policies, faculty information, upcoming events, or current district updates can find comprehensive details on their official website at http://carter.k12.tn.us.
For more information, contact Valley Forge Elementary at (423) 547-4085 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-4085
http://carter.k12.tn.us
VALLEY FORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Elizabethton, TN with about 261 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Carter County
- Total Students:
- 261
- Teachers:
- 23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 261 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VALLEY FORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 98.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.