Enrollment
793
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union City, TN
Union City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470426001726
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union City Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 793
- students enrolled
Union City Elementary School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union City Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Union City, TN.
School address
District: Union City · Tennessee
NCES ID 470426001726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union City Elementary School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union City Elementary School
Union City Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Union City, Tennessee, enrolling 793 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 793 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 793 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 27.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Union City's public schools, it stands alongside Lake Road Elementary (492 students): Union City Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 13.3:1).
Union City also operates Union City Middle School (438 students) and Union City High School (416 students) alongside Union City Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Union City Elementary School compares
Union City Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 793 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
793
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,833
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 793 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
African American 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Union City Elementary School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union City, which includes Union City Elementary School.
$11,833
Per student
+9%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 43.0%
Federal 27.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Union City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union City High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Union City
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~793 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Union City Elementary School
How many students attend Union City Elementary School?
Union City Elementary School has 793 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union City, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union City Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Union City Elementary School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Union City, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union City Elementary School?
Union City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union City Elementary School rank among schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Union City Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Union City, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Union City on the city page.
Is Union City Elementary School a good school?
Union City Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Union City?
Besides Union City Elementary School, Union City also operates Union City Middle School (438 students) and Union City High School (416 students). See the Union City district page for the complete list.
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