POWELL VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Powell Valley Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Claiborne County school district, located in Speedwell, TN with about 311 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 24 teachers, Powell Valley Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Powell Valley Elementary, located in the rural community of Speedwell, Tennessee, is a public school serving students within the Claiborne County School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education for children in its surrounding area. It operates under the broader mission of the Claiborne County school system, which emphasizes academic growth, student achievement, and preparing children for success as they transition to middle and high school levels.

The school serves as a central hub for the Speedwell community, fostering a supportive environment that values the partnership between faculty, students, and families. While information regarding specific extracurriculars and daily programming is managed through the Claiborne County School District’s centralized web portal, the school maintains its identity as a close-knit learning environment. Its focus remains on delivering essential curricula while nurturing the social and emotional development of its student body in a setting that reflects the values of its local community.

For more information, contact Powell Valley Elementary at (423) 869-4659 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.