Hardin Valley Elementary

11445 Hardin Valley RD
Knoxville, TN 37932

(865)470-2088

1,415 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hardin Valley Elementary School, located in the growing Hardin Valley community of Knoxville, Tennessee, is part of the Knox County School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic focus and its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It is situated in a high-growth area, which has contributed to a vibrant, diverse, and expanding school population that benefits from strong community and parental involvement.

Beyond academics, Hardin Valley Elementary places a significant emphasis on the "whole child," integrating character development and extracurricular opportunities into the daily experience. The school utilizes modern facilities to support a technology-rich curriculum, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school and beyond. As a cornerstone of its neighborhood, the school is noted for its collaborative culture, where teachers, staff, and families work together to maintain high educational standards and a welcoming atmosphere for all learners.

1,415

Total Students

85.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hardin Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,139
Hispanic	97
Black	42
Asian	90
Two or More	43
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,139 (80.5 %)
Hispanic
97 (6.9 %)
Asian
90 (6.4 %)
Two or More
43 (3.0 %)
Black
42 (3.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Knox County
Phone:	(865)470-2088
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 12

Kindergarten 211

Grade 1 251

Grade 2 232

Grade 3 230

Grade 4 227

Grade 5 252