Enrollment
30
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470429001362
Union County Alternative Center — Maynardville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Union County Alternative Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Union County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union County Alternative Center compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Union County Alternative Center reports 30 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 62% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 62% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 60 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 66.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Union County spends $5,977 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.6% from local sources (property taxes), 56.5% from the state, and 25.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Union County Alternative Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 62% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 2% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
— 62% below state mean
Top 3% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
66.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$5,977
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 60 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 30 Top 2% in Tennessee — larger than 98% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 6:1 -62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470429001362
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 60:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 66.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union County, which includes Union County Alternative Center.
$5,977
Per student
-52%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-69%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.6%
State 56.5%
Federal 25.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Union County Alternative Center
How many students attend Union County Alternative Center?
Union County Alternative Center has 30 students enrolled. It is a other school in Maynardville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union County Alternative Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Union County Alternative Center is 6:1, which is 62% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union County Alternative Center?
The largest demographic group at Union County Alternative Center is White at 90.0%. The school serves a student body in Maynardville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union County Alternative Center?
Union County Alternative Center has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.