Carter's Valley Elementary

1006 N Central AVE
Church Hill, TN 37642

cves.hck12.net/

332 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Carter’s Valley Elementary School, located in Church Hill, Tennessee, is a vital part of the Hawkins County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging resources provided by the district, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged students for long-term academic success through a comprehensive curriculum that addresses both core subjects and extracurricular growth.

The school is deeply integrated into the Church Hill community, often serving as a hub for local families and events. Its philosophy centers on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential under the guidance of dedicated faculty and staff. For parents and community members interested in school calendars, policy information, or educational resources, the school’s website serves as the primary portal for maintaining communication and transparency between the institution and the families it serves.

332

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carter's Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	14
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	10

White
303 (91.3 %)
Hispanic
14 (4.2 %)
Two or More
10 (3.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawkins County
Phone:	(423)357-7450
Website:	http://cves.hck12.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 61