Valley Forge Elementary

1485 Riverview DR
Elizabethton, TN 37643

carter.k12.tn.us

186 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Valley Forge Elementary School is a public school located in Elizabethton, Tennessee, serving as part of the Carter County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on foundational academic growth and the development of essential social and character-building skills. By emphasizing a close partnership between educators, students, and families, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through their educational journey.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with state standards, balancing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies with enrichment opportunities. As part of the Carter County school system, Valley Forge Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives designed to enhance student achievement. Those interested in specific school policies, faculty information, upcoming events, or current district updates can find comprehensive details on their official website at http://carter.k12.tn.us.

186

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Forge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	3
Two or More	6

White
177 (95.2%)
Two or More
6 (3.2%)
Hispanic
3 (1.6%)

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)547-4085
Website:	http://carter.k12.tn.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
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 33

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 22