Union Grove Elementary School

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Union Grove Elementary School ranks 530 th of 1020 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-5

330 South Old Grey Ridge RD
Friendsville, TN 37737

(865) 980-1515

District: Blount County

SchoolDigger Rank:
530^th of 1,020 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,609

Students who attend Union Grove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Union Grove Middle School
High:	William Blount High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 249

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.0%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Union Grove Elementary School ranks worse than 52% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 10^th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Blount County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.14. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Grove Elementary School is 15.5. 9 elementary schools in the Blount County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Union Grove Elementary School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Grove Elementary School is $12,609, which is the 2^nd highest among 14 elementary schools in the Blount County School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Union Grove Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Grove Elementary School 530^th of 1020 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Union Grove Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Blount County:

SchoolDigger ranks Blount County 50^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Union Grove Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Union Grove Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	25.89	655^th	809	19.0%
2011	43.29	517^th	818	36.8%
2012	37.92	570^th	820	30.5%
2013	55.80	459^th	846	45.7%
2014	49.66	441^st	853	48.3%
2015	30.83	690^th	855	19.3%
2018	34.05	660^th	997	33.8%
2019	34.92	646^th	985	34.4%
2021	56.27	357^th	983	63.7%
2022	45.20	524^th	1000	47.6%
2023	46.14	530^th	1020	48.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Union Grove Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	29.52	685^th	877	21.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Union Grove Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	32.06	665^th	926	28.2%
2021	57.20	328^th	945	65.3%
2022	55.44	374^th	975	61.6%
2023	50.58	457^th	989	53.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Union Grove Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	38.31	564^th	916	38.4%
2021	52.19	382^nd	941	59.4%
2022	37.27	599^th	980	38.9%
2023	47.77	482^nd	987	51.2%

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Rank History for White students at Union Grove Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	24.45	707^th	841	15.9%
2019	23.71	679^th	812	16.4%
2021	47.85	389^th	844	53.9%
2022	34.34	572^nd	844	32.2%
2023	35.32	567^th	852	33.5%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Union Grove Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	347	6	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	364
2010	392	7	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	408
2011	396	7	1	9	1	0	3	417
2012	372	6	1	10	0	0	3	392
2013	370	2	2	14	0	0	7	395
2014	328	1	1	12	0	0	8	350
2015	306	2	2	14	0	0	12	336
2016	280	2	2	17	0	0	12	313
2017	290	0	2	16	0	0	5	313
2018	293	0	2	14	0	0	7	316
2019	267	0	2	13	0	0	12	294
2020	250	1	2	11	2	0	9	275
2021	239	3	2	8	2	0	6	260
2022	233	5	2	10	2	0	7	259
2023	219	2	2	16	3	0	7	249

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	364	21.0	17.3	n/a
2010	408	25.0	16.3	34.6
2011	417	28.0	14.8	38.1
2012	392	27.0	14.5	40.6
2013	395	27.0	14.6	44.6
2014	350	28.0	12.5	46.9
2015	336	26.0	12.9	46.7
2016	313	27.0	11.5	47.6
2017	313	26.0	12.0	n/a
2018	316	24.0	13.1	n/a
2019	294	24.0	12.2	n/a
2020	275	22.0	12.5	41.8
2021	260	19.3	13.4	n/a
2022	259	19.7	13.1	n/a
2023	249	16.0	15.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	364	21.0	17.3	n/a
2010	408	25.0	16.3	34.6
2011	417	28.0	14.8	38.1
2012	392	27.0	14.5	40.6
2013	395	27.0	14.6	44.6
2014	350	28.0	12.5	46.9
2015	336	26.0	12.9	46.7
2016	313	27.0	11.5	47.6
2017	313	26.0	12.0	n/a
2018	316	24.0	13.1	n/a
2019	294	24.0	12.2	n/a
2020	275	22.0	12.5	41.8
2021	260	19.3	13.4	n/a
2022	259	19.7	13.1	n/a
2023	249	16.0	15.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union Grove Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$625 (5.6%)	$9,834 (88.0%)	$11,180
2020	$625 (5.4%)	$10,313 (88.7%)	$11,628
2021	$1,070 (8.5%)	$10,764 (85.4%)	$12,609

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Grove Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 646^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 530^th of 1020 Elementary schools	13.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Union Grove Elementary School)	29.2	36.8	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blount County)	38.6	37.5	1.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	43.8	40.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union Grove Elementary School)	45.8	31.6	14.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blount County)	36.5	37.2	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Union Grove Elementary School)	31.4	27.1	4.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blount County)	43.3	43.4	0.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46	43.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Union Grove Elementary School)	17.1	28.6	11.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blount County)	31.6	41.2	9.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	43.5	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Union Grove Elementary School)	35.8	56.5	20.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blount County)	46.7	47.7	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46.2	41.3	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Union Grove Elementary School)	22.6	48.9	26.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blount County)	33.6	39.2	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37	1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Union Grove Elementary School)	32.4	40.2	7.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Blount County)	37.2	39.1	1.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Union Grove Elementary School)	29.4	36.6	7.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Blount County)	31.4	37.3	5.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	294	249	15.3%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	3
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	13	16	23.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	267	219	18%
Two or More Races	12	7	41.7%

Schools Near Union Grove Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				TNReady Mathematics (2023)				TNReady English Language Arts (2023)				TNReady Science (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Union Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	330 South Old Grey Ridge RD	Friendsville	37737	Blount County	Blount County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(865) 980-1515	249	16	15.5		219 (88.0%)	2 (0.8%)	16 (6.4%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	46.1	530^th of 1020 public elementary schools	48.0%		45.2	524^th of 1000 public elementary schools	47.6%	6	36.8	27.1	56.5	40.2	31.6	28.6	48.9	36.6	44.7	20.4	48.9	37.3	$12,609	$1,071	$10,764
Mary Blount Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	131 South Old Glory RD	Maryville	37801	Blount County	Blount County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(865) 980-1430	594	40	14.8		467 (78.6%)	19 (3.2%)	62 (10.4%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.4%)	50.7	463^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	54.6%		54.2	404^th of 1000 public elementary schools	59.6%	59	26.6	48.6	39.4	38.0	43.0	37.8	44.1	41.9	40.5	45.9	37.6	41.1	$11,798	$1,498	$9,682
Friendsville Elementary	Public	K-5	210 E 4th AVE	Friendsville	37737	Blount County	Blount County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(865) 980-1252	214	15	14.2		196 (91.6%)	3 (1.4%)	7 (3.3%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	49.9	472^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	53.7%		59.3	343^rd of 1000 public elementary schools	65.7%	129	22.2	60.6	48.1	42.7	30.6	39.4	39.3	36.1	30.6	60.6	39.3	43.3	$10,339	$994	$8,650
Middlesettlements	Public	PK, KG-5	3105 Miser Station RD	Louisville	37801	Blount County	Blount County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(865) 983-6644	329	21	15.4		297 (90.3%)	4 (1.2%)	19 (5.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	81	140^th of 1020 public elementary schools	86.3%		85.5	112^th of 1000 public elementary schools	88.8%	28	55.1	68.3	55.8	59.4	57.1	61.0	39.5	52.6	61.2	63.4	59.1	61.2	$11,658	$1,082	$9,980
Fairview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2130 Old Niles Ferry	Maryville	37803	Blount County	Blount County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(865) 982-0630	303	22	14.0		270 (89.1%)	4 (1.3%)	21 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	70.8	225^th of 1020 public elementary schools	77.9%		58.4	355^th of 1000 public elementary schools	64.5%	130	41.8	59.5	68.1	54.5	46.3	45.2	46.8	46.2	61.2	52.4	46.8	54.5	$10,670	$1,100	$8,834
Foothills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	520 Sandy Springs RD	Maryville	37803	Blount County	Maryville	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(865) 681-0364	640	44	14.5		513 (80.2%)	18 (2.8%)	55 (8.6%)	27 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.2%)	97.5	27^th of 1020 public elementary schools	97.4%		97.5	29^th of 1000 public elementary schools	97.1%	2	78.5			78.5	76.1			76.1	80.7			80.7	$11,245	$933	$9,963
Carpenters Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	915 Huffstetler RD	Maryville	37803	Blount County	Blount County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(865) 980-1490	540	35	15.4		479 (88.7%)	10 (1.9%)	30 (5.6%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.8%)	65.7	288^th of 1020 public elementary schools	71.8%		71.3	220^th of 1000 public elementary schools	78.0%	68	43.4	42.7	67.5	50.2	33.3	44.4	46.8	41.0	49.5	60.0	72.7	59.8	$10,916	$1,088	$9,215
Sam Houston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	330 Melrose ST	Maryville	37803	Blount County	Maryville	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(865) 983-3241	503	33	15.0		437 (86.9%)	18 (3.6%)	29 (5.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	98.4	15^th of 1020 public elementary schools	98.5%		95.7	46^th of 1000 public elementary schools	95.4%	31	80.0			80.0	81.6			81.6	84.8			84.8	$11,566	$949	$10,153
Alcoa Intermediate School	Public	3-5	1325 Springbrook RD	Alcoa	37701	Blount County	Alcoa	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(865) 982-4767	473	30	15.7		297 (62.8%)	54 (11.4%)	70 (14.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (10.6%)	54.4	416^th of 1020 public elementary schools	59.2%		43.5	540^th of 1000 public elementary schools	46.0%	124	42.4	47.5	43.2	44.4	40.6	37.5	38.3	38.7	48.6	45.0	39.5	44.2	$11,272	$884	$9,965
Alcoa Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1200 Springbrook RD	Alcoa	37701	Blount County	Alcoa	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(865) 982-3120	552	35	15.7		348 (63.0%)	60 (10.9%)	76 (13.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (12.1%)								(n/a)													$13,028	$943	$11,597

Frequently Asked Questions about Union Grove Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Union Grove Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Union Grove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Union Grove Middle School
High : William Blount High School

What is the racial makeup of Union Grove Elementary School?

Students at Union Grove Elementary School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Is Union Grove Elementary School a good school?

Union Grove Elementary School ranks 530^th of 1020 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Union Grove Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 249 students attended Union Grove Elementary School.

What district is Union Grove Elementary School in?

Blount County

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