- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerville, AL
Union Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Union Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010248001051
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Hill School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Somerville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Hill School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Hill School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Somerville, AL.
School address
District: Morgan County · Alabama
NCES ID 010248001051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Union Hill School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 010248001051 · Somerville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 17.4:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert P Brewer High School (757 students)
Union Hill School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Union Hill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert P Brewe
Albert P Brewer High School
757 students
- Priceville Ele
Priceville Elementary School
674 students
- West Morgan Mi
West Morgan Middle School
561 students
- West Morgan El
West Morgan Elementary School
512 students
- Priceville Hig
Priceville High School
506 students
- This school
Union Hill School
471 students
What this shows Union Hill School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Hill School compares
Union Hill School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 8% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Alabama - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$11,920
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Union Hill School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Morgan County reports $11,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert P Brewer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Priceville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Morgan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Morgan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Priceville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Somerville
1 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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Hill School
How many students attend Union Hill School?
Union Hill School has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Hill School is 17.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Hill School?
63.3% of students at Union Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Union Hill School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Somerville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Hill School?
Union Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Hill School rank among public schools in Somerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Hill School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Somerville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Morgan County?
Besides Union Hill School, Morgan County also operates Albert P Brewer High School (757 students), Priceville Elementary School (674 students), and West Morgan Middle School (561 students). See the Morgan County district page for the complete list.