- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morristown, TN
Union Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Union Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470000100485
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Heights Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Morristown · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 290
- students enrolled
Union Heights Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Heights Elementary ranks #3 of 8 schools in Morristown, TN.
School address
District: Hamblen County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470000100485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Union Heights Elementary held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 470000100485 · Morristown, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Morristown East High (1,468 students)
Union Heights Elementary held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Union Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morristown Eas
Morristown East High
1,468 students
- Morristown Wes
Morristown West High
1,458 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary
647 students
- Manley Element
Manley Elementary
646 students
- Meadowview Mid
Meadowview Middle School
611 students
- This school 290
Union Heights Elementary
290 students
What this shows Union Heights Elementary reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Heights Elementary compares
Union Heights Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 44% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$10,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Union Heights Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Hamblen County reports $10,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown East High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morristown West High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manley Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Morristown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hillcrest Elementary
Standard public school
647 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Manley Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Heights Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Fairview Marguerite
Standard public school
490 students 14:1 students per teacher
West Elementary
Standard public school
466 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Witt Elementary
Standard public school
225 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Heights Elementary
How many students attend Union Heights Elementary?
Union Heights Elementary has 290 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morristown, TN. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Heights Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Morristown, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Heights Elementary?
Union Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Heights Elementary rank among schools in Morristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Heights Elementary ranks #3 of 8 schools in Morristown, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morristown on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamblen County?
Besides Union Heights Elementary, Hamblen County also operates Morristown East High (1,468 students), Morristown West High (1,458 students), and Hillcrest Elementary (647 students). See the Hamblen County district page for the complete list.