- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carthage, TN
Union Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Union Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470387001607
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Heights Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Carthage · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 268
- students enrolled
Union Heights Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Heights Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Carthage, TN.
School address
District: Smith County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470387001607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Union Heights Elementary grew from 216 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 470387001607 · Carthage, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Gordonsville High School (541 students)
Union Heights Elementary grew from 216 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.7 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
- Gordonsville H
Gordonsville High School
541 students
- Smith County H
Smith County High School
476 students
- Carthage Eleme
Carthage Elementary
465 students
- Gordonsville E
Gordonsville Elementary School
311 students
- Smith County M
Smith County Middle School
289 students
- This school
Union Heights Elementary
268 students
What this shows Union Heights Elementary reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Heights Elementary compares
Union Heights Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$10,329
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Union Heights Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Smith County reports $10,329 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordonsville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carthage Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gordonsville Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith County Middle School | Similar size | 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
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Carthage
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Heights Elementary
How many students attend Union Heights Elementary?
Union Heights Elementary has 268 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carthage, TN. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Heights Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Union Heights Elementary is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Carthage, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Heights Elementary?
Union Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Carthage?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Heights Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Carthage, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carthage on the city page.
What other schools are in Smith County?
Besides Union Heights Elementary, Smith County also operates Gordonsville High School (541 students), Smith County High School (476 students), and Carthage Elementary (465 students). See the Smith County district page for the complete list.