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Union County Elementary School

165 Elementary Way
Blairsville, GA 30512
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 616 students in grades 3-5, Union County Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 30% in GA
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Union County Elementary School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
616 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Union County Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union County Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#636 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Union County Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Union County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Union County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Union County Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Union County Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Union County Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Union County Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
91%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Union County Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Union County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Union County Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Union County Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Union County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Union County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union County Elementary School's ranking?
Union County Elementary School is ranked #636 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Union County Elementary School?
616 students attend Union County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Union County Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union County Elementary School?
Union County Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Union County Elementary School offer ?
Union County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Union County Elementary School part of?
Union County Elementary School is part of Union County School District.

School Reviews
4   6/30/2018
The staff is incredible! They are knowledgeable and compassionate. They are eager to work with me during my difficult circumstances and have helped my child tremendously! My son LOVES school!!! UCES is very welcoming to parents and works to include families in school activities. This is the best school we've been in, and we are lucky to have this quality of education in such a small town.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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