About Us
Located in Board of Education District 6 and KCS Region 2, Karns Elementary School is a vibrant learning community dedicated to fostering academic excellence, creativity, and character development in every student.
Karns Elementary sits on land that was once part of a farming community where the area's first school was built in 1868—a simple log house near Beaver Creek. This building was named after Professor T.C. Karns, the first Superintendent of Public Instruction in Knox County. Today, the school serves over 900 students, continuing a long tradition of education in the heart of the Karns community.
Karns Elementary is committed to growing lifelong learners who contribute their talents, strengths and skills to build a stronger community.
School Administrators
Staff Directory
Our staff directory provides a comprehensive and easily accessible listing of school and district personnel. Searches can be made by name, job title, or facility location.
Calendar
Karns Elementary follows an academic calendar approved by the Board of Education that identifies the first and last day of school; student and teacher in-service days; early release days; school holidays; and grading periods.
These calendars are detailed by school year.