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#516 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 29% in state

Hampton Elementary

Elementary School · Carter County · Hampton, TN

A Carter County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

408 Hwy 321, Hampton, TN 37658

  • Math 41% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 30% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.7% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.1% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+1.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$11,526
Chronic Absenteeism23.3%

Students at Hampton Elementary score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
33%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
38%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Hampton Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated937/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$36,853

Median home value

$116,100

Median rent

$609/mo

College educated

14.4%

Homeownership

78.6%

Poverty rate

22.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37658; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Valley Forge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–52.3 mi214Compare →
East Side ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–54.4 mi462Compare →
Harold Mccormick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4K–55.0 mi363Compare →
Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–8Not available261Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Carter County

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#4 of 15
District spending per student
$11,526NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hampton Elementary is listed in Carter County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hampton Elementary

Hampton Elementary is a public elementary school in Hampton, TN, part of Carter County, serving approximately 622 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #516 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hampton Elementary

What grades does Hampton Elementary serve?

Hampton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Hampton Elementary?

Hampton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 622 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampton Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hampton Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hampton Elementary rank in TN?

Hampton Elementary ranks #516 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Hampton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hampton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hampton Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hampton Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hampton Elementary a charter school?

No, Hampton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hampton Elementary a Title I school?

No, Hampton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
622
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Carter County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.3%
Area population (ZIP 37658)
3,637
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
50.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37658; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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