Santa Fe Unit School
553 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Santa Fe Unit School, located in the rural community of Santa Fe, Tennessee, serves as a comprehensive K-12 educational facility within the Maury County Public Schools district. As a "unit school," it is unique in its ability to house students from kindergarten through high school on a single campus. This structure fosters a tight-knit, community-focused environment where students often grow up alongside their peers and teachers for their entire academic career, creating a sense of continuity and strong school spirit that is characteristic of smaller, rural educational settings.
The school is deeply integrated into the cultural identity of Santa Fe, often serving as a central hub for community activities and athletic events. Academically, the school emphasizes traditional core subjects while leveraging its small-school atmosphere to provide personalized attention to its students. With a focus on preparing graduates for both collegiate and vocational paths, Santa Fe Unit School balances its long-standing traditions with the evolving requirements of the state curriculum, maintaining a focus on character development, local pride, and student success within the Maury County system.
The school is deeply integrated into the cultural identity of Santa Fe, often serving as a central hub for community activities and athletic events. Academically, the school emphasizes traditional core subjects while leveraging its small-school atmosphere to provide personalized attention to its students. With a focus on preparing graduates for both collegiate and vocational paths, Santa Fe Unit School balances its long-standing traditions with the evolving requirements of the state curriculum, maintaining a focus on character development, local pride, and student success within the Maury County system.
553
Total Students
37.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 506 |
| Hispanic | 18 |
| Black | 11 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 12 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White506 (91.5%)
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Hispanic18 (3.3%)
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Two or More12 (2.2%)
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Black11 (2.0%)
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Asian5 (0.9%)
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American Indian1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Maury County |
| Phone: | (931)682-2172 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 553 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 37.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
1
Kindergarten
49
Grade 1
43
Grade 2
43
Grade 3
44
Grade 4
35
Grade 5
41
Grade 6
47
Grade 7
36
Grade 8
49
Grade 9
42
Grade 10
45
Grade 11
38
Grade 12
40
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 1 |
| Kindergarten | 49 |
| Grade 1 | 43 |
| Grade 2 | 43 |
| Grade 3 | 44 |
| Grade 4 | 35 |
| Grade 5 | 41 |
| Grade 6 | 47 |
| Grade 7 | 36 |
| Grade 8 | 49 |
| Grade 9 | 42 |
| Grade 10 | 45 |
| Grade 11 | 38 |
| Grade 12 | 40 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 263 | 47.6% |
| Male | 290 | 52.4% |