Hunter Elementary

carter.k12.tn.us

433 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Hunter Elementary School, located at 145 Hope Street in Elizabethton, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational institution within the Carter County School District. As a community-focused school, it provides foundational academic instruction for students in the surrounding area, emphasizing a commitment to student growth, character development, and academic achievement. The school functions as an integral part of the Elizabethton educational landscape, working to prepare younger students for success as they transition through their primary grade levels.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Carter County School System, ensuring that it adheres to the district’s broader standards for curriculum and educational excellence. By maintaining a localized presence on Hope Street, Hunter Elementary fosters a supportive learning environment designed to engage both students and their families. Those seeking specific information regarding school programs, calendars, or administrative contacts can visit their official district website at http://carter.k12.tn.us.

433

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hunter Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	409
Hispanic	15
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	5

White
409 (94.5 %)
Hispanic
15 (3.5 %)
Two or More
5 (1.2 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Carter County
Phone:	(423)547-4074
Website:	http://carter.k12.tn.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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 21

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hunter Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	36
Grade 6	47
Grade 7	41
Grade 8	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hunter Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	49.9%
Male	217	50.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th