Elk Valley Elementary STEM School is a small school nestled in the mountains of East Tennessee. The first school was a log building during the early 1800's. Eight grades were taught but for only four months. The next school was built in the late 1800's, followed by a third building built in the early 1900's. The current building was built in 1953 and housed grades kindergarten through eighth grades. Elk Valley has always provided a quality education to the students it has served. Many former students have become doctors, lawyers, teachers, entrepreneurs and many other successful members of society.