Serving 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hampton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hampton Elementary serves the entire district of Hampton, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 337.7 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges located up to 18.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hampton Elementary School's student population of 662 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
662 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
43 teachers
School Rankings
Hampton 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 Hampton Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#954 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
n/a
20%
White
95%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hampton Elementary School's ranking?
Hampton Elementary School is ranked #954 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Hampton Elementary School?
662 students attend Hampton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hampton Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Hampton Elementary School offer ?
Hampton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hampton Elementary School part of?
Hampton Elementary School is part of Carter County School District.
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