Union Heights Elementary

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304 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Union Heights Elementary School, located in Morristown, Tennessee, is part of the Hamblen County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on building a strong educational foundation for young learners, emphasizing core subjects, character development, and student growth through a blend of classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities.

The school strives to maintain a close connection with its families and the surrounding Morristown community, often acting as a hub for local educational initiatives. By utilizing the resources provided by the Hamblen County Board of Education, Union Heights works to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a positive school culture. For those seeking specific details regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or current events, the official website provides a comprehensive resource for parents and community members to stay informed about the school’s ongoing programs and achievements.

304

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	41
Black	2
Two or More	16

White
245 (80.6 %)
Hispanic
41 (13.5 %)
Two or More
16 (5.3 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Hamblen County
Phone:	(423)586-1502
Website:	http://www.hcboe.net/Main/School/UH/UH_School_Home20Page
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 20

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Union Heights Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Union Heights Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	145	47.7%
Male	159	52.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th