- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blairsville, GA
Union County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130525002605
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union County Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Blairsville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Union County Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union County Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Blairsville, GA.
School address
District: Union County · Georgia
NCES ID 130525002605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Union County Elementary School held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.7 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 130525002605 · Blairsville, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
666 enr · 15.9:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Union County High School (901 students)
Union County Elementary School held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.7 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Union County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union County H
Union County High School
901 students
- Union County P
Union County Primary School
752 students
- This school
Union County Elementary School
666 students
- Union County M
Union County Middle School
641 students
- Woody Gap High 55
Woody Gap High/Elementary School
55 students
What this shows Union County Elementary School reports 666 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union County Elementary School compares
Union County Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 34% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 45% | - | - |
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.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Georgia - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,291
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 666 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Union County Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County reports $15,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woody Gap High/Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~666 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union County Elementary School
How many students attend Union County Elementary School?
Union County Elementary School has 666 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blairsville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union County Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union County Elementary School?
40.3% of students at Union County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Union County Elementary School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Blairsville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union County Elementary School?
Union County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 County Elementary School rank among public schools in Blairsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Union County Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Blairsville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Union County?
Besides Union County Elementary School, Union County also operates Union County High School (901 students), Union County Primary School (752 students), and Union County Middle School (641 students). See the Union County district page for the complete list.