Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Unity Elementary School serves the northern part of its school district in Luthersville, GA, covering an area of approximately 161 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Unity Elementary School (Pk-5)'s student population of 443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts
School Rankings
Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1782 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
56%
36%
White
31%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unity Elementary School (Pk-5)'s ranking?
Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) is ranked #1782 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) often compared to?
Unity Elementary School (Pk-5)is often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Unity Elementary School (Pk-5)?
443 students attend Unity Elementary School (Pk-5).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) students are Black, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Unity Elementary School (Pk-5)?
Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) offer ?
Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) part of?
Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) is part of Meriwether County School District.
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