- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Petersburg, TN
Unity School
Federal NCES profile for Unity School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470249000080
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Unity School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 431
- students enrolled
Unity School has class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lincoln County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470249000080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Unity School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 470249000080 · Petersburg, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln County High School (1,171 students)
Unity School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Unity School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County High School
1,171 students
- Highland Rim S
Highland Rim School
717 students
- South Lincoln
South Lincoln School
656 students
- Flintville Sch 466
Flintville School
466 students
- This school 431
Unity School
431 students
- Blanche School 366
Blanche School
366 students
What this shows Unity School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Unity School compares
Unity School 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 79% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,374
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 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Unity School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln County reports $10,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Unity School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Rim School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Lincoln School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flintville School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blanche School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Unity School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Unity School
How many students attend Unity School?
Unity School has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Petersburg, TN. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity School?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity School is 17.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Unity School?
The largest demographic group at Unity School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Petersburg, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Unity School?
Unity School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lincoln County?
Besides Unity School, Lincoln County also operates Lincoln County High School (1,171 students), Highland Rim School (717 students), and South Lincoln School (656 students). See the Lincoln County district page for the complete list.