Enrollment
471
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Hill School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Hill School
Union Hill School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Somerville, Alabama, enrolling 471 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.3% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 471 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 455 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #85.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 471 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Somerville's public schools, it stands alongside Cotaco School (459 students): Union Hill School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 15.3:1).
Morgan County also operates Albert P Brewer High School (757 students) and Priceville Elementary School (674 students) alongside Union Hill 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 Hill School compares
Union Hill School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morgan County, which includes Union Hill School.
$11,155
Per student
-11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 52.6%
Federal 13.2%
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 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
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Somerville on the city page.
Is Union Hill School a good school?
Union Hill School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 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.
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