Union Heights Elementary

(615)735-1975

268 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Union Heights Elementary School, located in Carthage, Tennessee, is a public school serving the Smith County School District. As a primary educational institution for the local community, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the elementary grades, fostering both intellectual growth and social development within a rural Tennessee setting.

The school is known for being an integral part of the Carthage community, emphasizing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. By maintaining small-town values and dedicated instructional practices, Union Heights aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere that promotes student engagement and community involvement.

268

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	24
Black	3
Two or More	11

White
230 (85.8%)
Hispanic
24 (9.0%)
Two or More
11 (4.1%)
Black
3 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Smith County
Phone:	(615)735-1975
Website:	http://smithcoedu.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 28

Grade 8 32