Union Grove Elementary School

330 South Old Grey Ridge RD
Friendsville, TN 37737

uges.blountk12.org

213 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Union Grove Elementary School, located in Friendsville, Tennessee, is a dedicated member of the Blount County School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured academic environment for students in the elementary grade levels. Its mission centers on fostering foundational learning, personal growth, and character development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors.

The school maintains a strong connection to its community through its administrative and faculty commitment to student success. By utilizing the resources of the Blount County school system, Union Grove offers a standard curriculum designed to meet state educational benchmarks while encouraging a sense of belonging and engagement. As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes close collaboration between educators and families to create a positive, inclusive atmosphere conducive to early childhood development.

213

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	15
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

White
188 (88.3%)
Hispanic
15 (7.0%)
Two or More
5 (2.3%)
Black
2 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Yes
District:	Blount County
Phone:	(865)980-1515
Website:	http://uges.blountk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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 4

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 40