Hampton Elementary

carter.k12.tn.us

662 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Hampton Elementary School, located in Hampton, Tennessee, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Carter County School District. Situated along Highway 321, the school provides a community-focused learning environment for students in the region, emphasizing foundational education and character development. As part of a rural county school system, the school prides itself on fostering close relationships between faculty, students, and local families to support academic growth and student well-being.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Carter County School system, which focuses on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and active community engagement. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside essential extracurricular development, Hampton Elementary strives to create a supportive atmosphere where young learners can build the necessary skills to transition successfully to middle school. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or updates on academic programs can access further information through the official district website at http://carter.k12.tn.us.

662

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hampton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	628
Hispanic	12
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	18

White
628 (94.9%)
Two or More
18 (2.7%)
Hispanic
12 (1.8%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Black
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)725-5220
Website:	http://carter.k12.tn.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
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 82

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 79

Grade 7 72

Grade 8 79