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Hardin Valley Elementary School

11445 HARDIN VALLEY RD KNOXVILLE TN 37932

Top 25% School in Tennessee

Ranked 76 of 232 in Tennessee

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About Hardin Valley Elementary School

Hardin Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 10–15% of elementary schools in Tennessee and boasts a solid math statistic of 64.6%, English of 63%, and science of 66.8%—all well above state averages. The support team includes Jessica Everitt, the Knox County Teacher of the Year, who in herself illustrates the quality of teaching available. Families are attracted to Hardin Valley for education, community support, and the location. The surrounding area is one of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in Knoxville, with houses averaging median sales prices from $550,000–$600,000, plus additional luxury housing surrounding Melton Hill Lake above $1M. In The Glen at Hardin Valley, houses are averaging approximately $500,000–$550,000 or about $210 per sq. ft. This school is very rewarding for parents as it has built an engaging community of families who value academic success, community volunteerism, and community-friendly events—it is one of the highest desirable elementary schools in the state of Tennessee.

Hardin Valley Elementary School Contact Information

Address

11445 HARDIN VALLEY RD KNOXVILLE TN 37932

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Phone

(865) 470-2088

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 53% in Reading.
72
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1415
Total Students
$59455
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 76 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hardin Valley Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 80.5%
Asian 6.4%
Hispanic 6.9%
Black 3%
Two+ Races 3%
Native Am. 1%
White
80.5%
Asian
6.4%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
3%
Two+ Races
3%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1415
48.8%
691 Female
51.2%
724 Male

Student Population

1415 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1190 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

With effect from July 2025, David Claxton was named Hardin Valley Elementary School's principal. Hardin Valley Elementary has honored Mr. Rob Eichholtz, who received the 110% Teacher Award for his dedication to physical education.

FAQ

Q1. Does Hardin Valley Elementary School include educational games in the classroom?

Ans. Educational games are used in class at Hardin Valley Elementary School. Games related to science, math, and reading are played to make learning fun.

Q2. Are there coding or STEM-based games at Hardin Valley Elementary School?

Ans.Hardin Valley Elementary School has games centered around coding or STEM. Students work on STEM and coding activities that help them learn to solve problems.

Q3. Does Hardin Valley Elementary School have team-based games or competitions?

Ans. Team-based games and competitions are held at Hardin Valley Elementary School. Kids enjoy sports, group games, and school contests.

Q4. Can students play games during recess at Hardin Valley Elementary School?

Ans. Students at Hardin Valley Elementary School can play during recess. Being outside during breaks helps them learn how to work together, get exercise, and work on social skills.

Q5. Are digital learning games part of the curriculum at Hardin Valley Elementary School?

Ans. Digital learning games are part of the curriculum at Hardin Valley Elementary School. Interactive apps and online learning games are used to help reinforce what is taught in the classroom.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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