At a glance
Reported students
268
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
289
Union Heights Elementary School: 268 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 214
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Union Heights Elementary School
Union Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Carthage. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Smith County Schools. NCES reports 268 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Union Heights Elementary School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.33 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.33
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.44
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.8%
- Hispanic9%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Smith County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Defeated Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
288 reported students
Gordonsville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
311 reported students
New Middleton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
210 reported students
Forks River Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
208 reported students
Carthage Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
465 reported students
Smith County Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
289 reported students
Public schools near Union Heights Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Elementary School Elementary · Smith County Schools | PK–04 | 465 | 6.6 mi |
| New Middleton Elementary School Elementary · Smith County Schools | PK–02 | 210 | 6.8 mi |
| Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School Elementary · Wilson County Schools | KG–08 | 352 | 7.9 mi |
| Gordonsville Elementary School Elementary · Smith County Schools | 03–06 | 311 | 9.4 mi |
| Trousdale County Elementary School Elementary · Trousdale County Schools | PK–05 | 683 | 9.5 mi |
| Defeated Elementary School Elementary · Smith County Schools | PK–08 | 288 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Union Heights Elementary School
What grades does Union Heights Elementary School serve?
Union Heights Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Smith County Schools.
How many students attend Union Heights Elementary School?
Union Heights Elementary School reported 268 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 214 students.
Is Union Heights Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Union Heights Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Smith County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Union Heights Elementary School in?
Union Heights Elementary School is part of Smith County Schools, based in Carthage, TN, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Union Heights Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carthage Elementary School (6.6 mi), New Middleton Elementary School (6.8 mi), Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School (7.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.