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Union Elementary School

516 Carson ST, Gallatin, TN 37066 · (615) 452-0737 · Sumner County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL620 STUDENTS
Enrollment
620
Elementary
DISTRICT 493 · STATE 470
Student : Teacher
,
Teacher data unavailable
STATE 19.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
100
Kindergarten
76
Grade 1
80
Grade 2
84
Grade 3
80
Grade 4
100
Grade 5
100
Student demographics
White
80%
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
6%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 16%
Black
9%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 21%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 2%
Two+
5%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
53%
Female
47%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
63.0%
TN avg 40.9% . +2.1pp since 2022
Math
80.1%
TN avg 39.3% . +2.7pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
620
+79 (+15%) vs 2017
% White
80%
was 85%
% Hispanic
6%
was 2%
% Black
9%
was 9%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Union Elementary School

Union Elementary School is a middle-of-the-pack elementary campus in Gallatin, Tennessee, overseen by Sumner County. The school works with 620 students in grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 470 students per school, that is 32% bigger than typical.

Across the 53 schools in Sumner County (30,719 students total), Union Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Union Elementary School reports that White students make up the majority at 80%. The remainder is composed of 9% Black, 6% Hispanic, 5% multiracial. Compared to Sumner County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In the surrounding community, census data for Sumner County shows the typical household earns roughly $90,301 per year, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Sumner County's 53 public schools (combined enrollment of about 30,719 students), Union Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

R T Fisher Alternative is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.7 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Union Elementary School.

Union Elementary School operates from an outer-ring location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Union Elementary School has rose 15%, going from 541 students in 2018 to 620 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 85% to 80% across the same window.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Sumner County at a glance

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Population
204,424
Census ACS
Median income
$90,301
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
53
30,719 students

Quick facts

School name
Union Elementary School
District
Sumner County
Address
516 Carson ST, Gallatin, TN 37066
Phone
(615) 452-0737
County
Sumner County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
620
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
470402001676
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Sumner County
Other schools in Gallatin
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Union Elementary School
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School enrolls approximately 620 students in grades PK-05.
Is Union Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Union Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Union Elementary School?
At Union Elementary School, the student body is approximately 80% White, 6% Hispanic, 9% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Union Elementary School public or private?
Union Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Sumner County.
What city is Union Elementary School in?
Union Elementary School is located in Gallatin, TN.
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