Enrollment
666
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union County Elementary School
Union County Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Blairsville, Georgia, enrolling 666 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 666 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 437 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #352, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 666 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Union County also operates Union County High School (901 students) and Union County Primary School (752 students) alongside Union County 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 County Elementary School compares
Union County Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union County, which includes Union County Elementary School.
$13,940
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.2%
State 36.6%
Federal 13.1%
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 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
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~666 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Blairsville on the city page.
Is Union County Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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