Unaka Elementary

carter.k12.tn.us

194 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Unaka Elementary School, located in Elizabethton, Tennessee, serves the local community as part of the Carter County School District. Situated in a scenic area of East Tennessee, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and personal development within a supportive, community-oriented environment.

As a member of the Carter County school system, Unaka Elementary is committed to preparing students for their future academic transitions while fostering a culture of learning and citizenship. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s central administration, the school strives to integrate modern educational practices with the values of the surrounding Elizabethton area. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and academic calendars by visiting the official Carter County Schools website.

194

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Unaka Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Two or More	7

White
180 (92.8%)
Two or More
7 (3.6%)
Hispanic
6 (3.1%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

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)474-4110
Website:	http://carter.k12.tn.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	194
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 35

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 18