- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+97 students YoY
Union City Elementary School grew from 718 students in 2022-23 to 815 in 2023-24 (+13.5%).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 50.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+97 students YoY 470426001726 · Union City, TN Other · MID · TRAD
793 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Union City Middle School (438 students)
Union City Elementary School grew from 718 students in 2022-23 to 815 in 2023-24 (+13.5%). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 50.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Union City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Union City Elementary School
793 students
- Union City Mid
Union City Middle School
438 students
- Union City Hig
Union City High School
416 students
What this shows Union City Elementary School reports 793 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union City Elementary School compares
Union City Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,464
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
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.
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
District finance for Union City reports $12,464 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~793 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 718 (2022-23) → 815 (2023-24), up 97.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.