RURAL VALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rural Vale Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Monroe County school district, located in Tellico Plains, TN with about 243 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 16 teachers, Rural Vale Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Rural Vale Elementary School, located in the scenic foothills of Tellico Plains, Tennessee, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As a pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade school, it operates under the Monroe County School District and is committed to fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where educators can provide personalized attention to students, helping them navigate their formative years from early childhood through the transition to high school.

The school’s identity is centered around its mascot, the "Panthers," and it functions as a hub for community engagement in the rural Daugherty Springs area. Beyond standard academic curriculum, the school emphasizes character development and active participation in extracurricular activities. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, school events, and administrative updates, aiming to bridge the gap between home and the classroom to ensure student success in a rural setting.

For more information, contact Rural Vale Elementary at (423) 253-3551 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.