Hunter Elementary

carter.k12.tn.us

498 Students

Elementary School 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.

498

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hunter Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	441
Hispanic	36
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

White
441 (88.6%)
Hispanic
36 (7.2%)
Two or More
15 (3.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
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:	K - 8th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
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

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hunter Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	62
Grade 6	50
Grade 7	43
Grade 8	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hunter Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	255	51.2%
Male	243	48.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

Bluff City Elementary

Sullivan County

504 Students

282 Maple DR
Bluff City, TN 37618 (8.9 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th