- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, NC
Union Academy
Federal NCES profile for Union Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370276003126
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Academy earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 97.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Academy has class sizes smaller than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Franklin, NC.
School address
District: Macon County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370276003126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Union Academy held near 107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.9 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370276003126 · Franklin, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
102 enr · 12.8:1 · 97.1% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (996 students)
Union Academy held near 107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.9 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Union Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
996 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Intermediate
614 students
- Macon Middle S
Macon Middle School
576 students
- South Macon El
South Macon Elementary
465 students
- Iotla Valley E
Iotla Valley Elementary
408 students
- This school 102
Union Academy
102 students
What this shows Union Academy reports 102 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Academy compares
Union Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.1% | ▲ 47% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
102
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,238
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 102 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Union Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Macon County Schools reports $13,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Macon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iotla Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Macon Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Iotla Valley Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Cartoogechaye Elementary
Standard public school
354 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Macon Virtual Academy
Standard public school
44 students 44:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~102 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Academy
How many students attend Union Academy?
Union Academy has 102 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Franklin, NC. CCD year-over-year: 103 (2022-23) → 107 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Academy is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Academy?
97.1% of students at Union Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Academy?
The largest demographic group at Union Academy is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Franklin, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Academy?
Union Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union Academy rank among schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Franklin, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Macon County Schools?
Besides Union Academy, Macon County Schools also operates Franklin High (996 students), Mountain View Intermediate (614 students), and Macon Middle School (576 students). See the Macon County Schools district page for the complete list.