Carter's Valley Elementary

Carter's Valley Elementary, a low-enrollment elementary school in Church Hill, Tennessee, overseen by Hawkins County, hosts 303 students, covering grades pre-K through 4. Compared to the state average of about 470 students per school, that is 36% leaner than typical.

Carter's Valley Elementary is one of 17 schools operated by Hawkins County, a district that caters to 6,414 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Carter's Valley Elementary reports that nearly all students (92%) are White. Beyond that, the school logs 5% Hispanic. Compared to Hawkins County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Hawkins County indicate median household income runs about $56,936, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. Carter's Valley Elementary is one of 20 public schools in Hawkins County (combined enrollment of about 7,572 students).

Nearest neighbor: Church Hill Intermediate School, around 2.1 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 6 other public schools cluster around Carter's Valley Elementary.

Carter's Valley Elementary operates from a countryside location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 26%: 240 students in 2018 compared to 303 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.