Enrollment
290
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470000100485
Union Heights Elementary — Morristown, TN
Federal NCES profile for Union Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 74
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: Hamblen 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)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Heights Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Union Heights Elementary reports 290 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% 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 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 290 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hamblen County spends $11,692 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.0% from local sources (property taxes), 48.5% from the state, and 22.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Heights Elementary 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 22% | — | — |
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$11,692
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 290 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 290 Top 22% in Tennessee — larger than 78% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470000100485
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 290:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.3%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamblen County, which includes Union Heights Elementary.
$11,692
Per student
-5%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 48.5%
Federal 22.4%
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
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
Similar other schools in Morristown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hillcrest Elementary
Standard public school
647 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Manley Elementary
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646 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Heights Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Fairview Marguerite
Standard public school
490 students 14:1 students per teacher
West Elementary
Standard public school
466 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Witt Elementary
Standard public school
225 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Union Heights Elementary
How many students attend Union Heights Elementary?
Union Heights Elementary has 290 students enrolled. It is a other school in Morristown, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Heights Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 4% 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 Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Union Heights Elementary is White at 81.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Morristown, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Heights Elementary?
Union Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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.