- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Locust Grove, GA
Unity Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Unity Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130282002575
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Unity Grove Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Locust Grove · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Unity Grove Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Unity Grove Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Locust Grove, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282002575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Unity Grove Elementary School held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.5 → 60.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 130282002575 · Locust Grove, GA Other · MID · TRAD
882 enr · 16.6:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Unity Grove Elementary School held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.5 → 60.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Unity Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High
1,821 students
- Union Grove Hi
Union Grove High
1,622 students
- Ola High Schoo
Ola High School
1,586 students
- Eagle's Landin
Eagle's Landing High School
1,578 students
- Locust Grove H
Locust Grove High
1,572 students
- This school
Unity Grove Elementary School
882 students
What this shows Unity Grove Elementary School reports 882 students on the CCD universe file.
How Unity Grove Elementary School compares
Unity Grove Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 27% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 882 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
882
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Georgia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.5%
White 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Unity Grove Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Unity Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Unity Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Locust Grove
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bethlehem Elementary School
Standard public school
630 students 18:1 students per teacher
New Hope Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Luella Elementary School
Standard public school
616 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Locust Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
576 students 16.5:1 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 (~882 students)
Frequently asked questions about Unity Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Unity Grove Elementary School?
Unity Grove Elementary School has 882 students enrolled. It is a public school in Locust Grove, GA. CCD year-over-year: 838 (2022-23) → 844 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity Grove Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Unity Grove Elementary School?
44.5% of students at Unity Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Unity Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Unity Grove Elementary School is African American at 46.5% of enrollment, in Locust Grove, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Unity Grove Elementary School?
Unity Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Unity Grove Elementary School rank among schools in Locust Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Unity Grove Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Locust Grove, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Locust Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides Unity Grove Elementary School, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.