Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Carter's Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carter's Valley Elementary serves the northeast part of Church Hill, TN, covering an area of approximately 29 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carter's Valley Elementary School's student population of 303 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
26 teachers
School Motto
CVES: Where students are safe, valued, and empowered to soar to their highest potential!
School Rankings
Carter's Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carter's Valley Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1025 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
92%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carter's Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Carter's Valley Elementary School is ranked #1025 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Carter's Valley Elementary School?
303 students attend Carter's Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Carter's Valley Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Carter's Valley Elementary School offer ?
Carter's Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carter's Valley Elementary School part of?
Carter's Valley Elementary School is part of Hawkins County School District.
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