Below Average
#1778 of 2,268 schools in GA
Unity Elementary School (pk-5)
Elementary School · Meriwether County · Luthersville, GA
A Meriwether County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
172 N Main St, Luthersville, GA 30251
- Math 19% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Unity Elementary School (pk-5) score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Unity Elementary School (pk-5) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated795/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,721
Median home value
$203,800
Median rent
$874/mo
College educated
12%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30251; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Glanton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Mountain View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 706 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Meriwether County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,105NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Unity Elementary School (pk-5) is listed in Meriwether County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Unity Elementary School (pk-5)
Unity Elementary School (pk-5) is a public elementary school in Luthersville, GA, part of Meriwether County, serving approximately 420 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,778 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Unity Elementary School (pk-5)
What grades does Unity Elementary School (pk-5) serve?
Unity Elementary School (pk-5) serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Unity Elementary School (pk-5)?
Unity Elementary School (pk-5) has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity Elementary School (pk-5)?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity Elementary School (pk-5) is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Unity Elementary School (pk-5) rank in GA?
Unity Elementary School (pk-5) ranks #1,778 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Unity Elementary School (pk-5)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Unity Elementary School (pk-5) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Unity Elementary School (pk-5)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Unity Elementary School (pk-5) has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Unity Elementary School (pk-5) a charter school?
No, Unity Elementary School (pk-5) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Unity Elementary School (pk-5) a Title I school?
No, Unity Elementary School (pk-5) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Unity Elementary School (pk-5)?
98.8% of students at Unity Elementary School (pk-5) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Meriwether County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (770) 927-6488
- Area population (ZIP 30251)
- 2,262
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30251; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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