Unity School

Lincoln County
259 Boonshill-Petersburg
Petersburg, TN 37144
436 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Unity School, located in Petersburg, Tennessee, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Lincoln County School District. As a small, rural school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and strong partnerships between students, faculty, and local families. The school prides itself on providing a personalized educational experience, utilizing its smaller setting to ensure that students receive individual attention as they progress through their foundational years.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Unity School actively promotes a sense of community pride and involvement. Through its digital presence and school initiatives, the institution strives to keep parents and the public informed about extracurricular activities, district policies, and student achievements. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a commitment to student well-being, Unity School functions as a central pillar in the Petersburg area, preparing its students for future academic success in the broader Lincoln County school system.
436
Total Students
25.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    404 (92.7 %)
  • Black
    12 (2.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Lincoln County
Phone: (931)433-9018
Website: http://unity.tn.lce.schoolinsites.com/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
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 20
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 50
Grade 2 37
Grade 3 40
Grade 4 52
Grade 5 42
Grade 6 54
Grade 7 46
Grade 8 49
Gender Ratio
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