Carter Elementary

8455 Strawberry Plains PIKE
Knoxville, TN 37924

530 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carter Elementary, located on College Lane in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As part of the Knox County Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic proficiency and the social-emotional development of its students. The school focuses on building strong literacy and mathematical foundations, preparing young learners for the transition to middle school while encouraging active participation and curiosity.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Carter Elementary acts as a central hub for families in the Strawberry Plains area, often prioritizing a community-oriented approach to education. By integrating modern learning standards with traditional educational values, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that helps children grow into responsible and engaged citizens. Its suburban setting offers a focused atmosphere where educators and staff work collaboratively to address the diverse needs of their student body.

530

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carter Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	43
Black	16
Asian	7
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

White
440 (83.0%)
Hispanic
43 (8.1%)
Two or More
22 (4.2%)
Black
16 (3.0%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Knox County
Phone:	(865)933-4172
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 35

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 86