Very Good
#600 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 34% in state
Hunter Elementary
Elementary School · Carter County · Elizabethton, TN
A Carter County elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
145 Hope ST, Elizabethton, TN 37643
- Math 29% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hunter Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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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Where Hunter 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elizabethton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,455
Median home value
$156,200
Median rent
$733/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Side ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Carter County Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 4–12 | 3.4 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Harold Mccormick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Unaka ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 213 | Compare → |
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
- #7 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
Hunter Elementary is listed in Carter County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hunter Elementary
Hunter Elementary is a public elementary school in Elizabethton, TN, part of Carter County, serving approximately 519 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #600 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hunter Elementary
What grades does Hunter Elementary serve?
Hunter Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Hunter Elementary?
Hunter Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunter Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hunter Elementary rank in TN?
Hunter Elementary ranks #600 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Hunter Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hunter Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Hunter Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hunter Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hunter Elementary a charter school?
No, Hunter Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hunter Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hunter Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 519
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Carter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.1%
- Phone
- (423) 547-4074
- Area population (ZIP 37643)
- 33,690
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
Official sources & links
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 37643; 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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