Unity Elementary School (Pk-5)

Summary:

Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) is a public elementary school located in Luthersville, Georgia, serving 427 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Meriwether County School District, which is ranked 187 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Unity Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school's proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments are significantly lower than the state and county averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.9% of 3rd and 4th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 38.4% and 37% statewide, respectively. The school also serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with 87.94% to 96.49% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years.

Comparing Unity Elementary to nearby schools, such as Coweta Charter Academy, Newnan Crossing Elementary, and Eastside Elementary, highlights the significant disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes within the region. These schools generally outperform Unity Elementary on academic measures, with proficiency rates that are over 40 percentage points higher in some subject areas. Despite the relatively high per-student spending and favorable student-teacher ratio at Unity Elementary, the school has not shown significant improvement in its academic performance over the past several years.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

172 N Main St
Luthersville, GA 30251

(770) 927-6488

District: Meriwether County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1051^st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) usually attend:

Middle:	Manchester Middle School
High:	Manchester High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 427

Racial breakdown:

African American:

54.1%

White:

34.2%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.5%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.57. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Meriwether County:

SchoolDigger ranks Meriwether County 187^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Unity Elementary School (Pk-5)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	31.88	837^th	1101	24.0%
2007	25.17	927^th	1125	17.6%
2008	41.88	741^st	1134	34.7%
2009	42.69	742^nd	1133	34.5%
2010	30.51	938^th	1183	20.7%
2011	30.50	963^rd	1212	20.5%
2012	21.99	1015^th	1201	15.5%
2013	7.78	1155^th	1225	5.7%
2014	20.07	1057^th	1231	14.1%
2015	24.23	956^th	1240	22.9%
2016	19.47	1012^th	1233	17.9%
2017	16.15	1030^th	1205	14.5%
2018	14.19	1057^th	1209	12.6%
2019	11.88	1118^th	1234	9.4%
2021	13.60	1071^st	1214	11.8%
2022	16.35	1049^th	1244	15.7%
2023	17.16	1061^st	1242	14.6%
2024	17.57	1051^st	1248	15.8%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Unity Elementary School (Pk-5)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	217	336	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	556
2001	234	308	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	547
2002	242	291	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	537
2003	242	291	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	537
2004	248	278	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	536
2005	239	267	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	10	525
2006	241	257	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	12	520
2007	228	230	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	10	478
2008	239	227	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	13	494
2009	219	218	0	24	1	n/a	n/a	15	477
2010	203	214	1	21	1	0	11	0	451
2011	202	231	1	14	2	0	18	0	468
2012	194	220	1	19	2	0	18	0	454
2013	199	225	1	19	2	0	9	0	455
2014	207	211	0	19	2	0	14	0	453
2015	217	202	0	20	2	0	17	0	458
2016	187	200	0	21	2	1	18	0	429
2017	165	166	0	17	1	0	20	0	369
2018	157	185	0	23	0	0	16	0	381
2019	140	165	0	23	0	0	21	0	349
2020	127	133	3	14	0	0	22	0	299
2021	130	251	1	26	0	0	23	0	431
2022	164	241	1	25	0	0	20	0	451
2023	146	231	0	23	0	0	27	0	427

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 Unity Elementary School (Pk-5)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	556	31.0	17.9	71.8
2001	547	37.0	14.8	77
2002	537	40.0	13.4	79.1
2003	537	40.0	13.4	79.1
2004	536	40.0	13.4	79.1
2005	525	40.0	13.1	80.6
2006	520	40.5	12.8	80.9
2007	478	40.0	12.0	80.8
2008	494	41.0	12.0	81.1
2009	477	40.0	11.9	81
2010	451	35.0	12.8	78.9
2011	468	34.0	13.7	71.2
2012	454	34.0	13.3	71.6
2013	455	29.0	15.6	82.4
2014	453	29.3	15.4	82.6
2015	458	31.0	14.7	91.9
2016	429	34.0	12.6	89.5
2017	369	31.6	11.6	91.9
2018	381	24.3	15.6	100
2019	349	29.2	11.9	92
2020	299	24.6	12.1	92
2021	431	36.2	11.9	87.9
2022	451	34.7	12.9	n/a
2023	427	36.1	11.8	96.5

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 Unity Elementary School (Pk-5)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	556	31.0	17.9	71.8
2001	547	37.0	14.8	77
2002	537	40.0	13.4	79.1
2003	537	40.0	13.4	79.1
2004	536	40.0	13.4	79.1
2005	525	40.0	13.1	80.6
2006	520	40.5	12.8	80.9
2007	478	40.0	12.0	80.8
2008	494	41.0	12.0	81.1
2009	477	40.0	11.9	81
2010	451	35.0	12.8	78.9
2011	468	34.0	13.7	71.2
2012	454	34.0	13.3	71.6
2013	455	29.0	15.6	82.4
2014	453	29.3	15.4	82.6
2015	458	31.0	14.7	91.9
2016	429	34.0	12.6	89.5
2017	369	31.6	11.6	91.9
2018	381	24.3	15.6	100
2019	349	29.2	11.9	92
2020	299	24.6	12.1	92
2021	431	36.2	11.9	87.9
2022	451	34.7	12.9	n/a
2023	427	36.1	11.8	96.5

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 Unity Elementary School (Pk-5)

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,225 (11.6%)	$9,345 (88.4%)	$10,570
2018	$1,205 (11.9%)	$8,898 (88.1%)	$10,103
2019	$978 (8.5%)	$10,594 (91.6%)	$11,571

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Unity Elementary School (Pk-5)

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1118^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1061^st of 1242 Elementary schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Unity Elementary School (Pk-5))	18	11.9	6.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meriwether County)	26.6	20.4	6.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Unity Elementary School (Pk-5))	22	33.9	11.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meriwether County)	37.5	29.9	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Unity Elementary School (Pk-5))	15	24.1	9.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meriwether County)	22.9	18.7	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Unity Elementary School (Pk-5))	33.3	22.2	11.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meriwether County)	39.7	22.3	17.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Unity Elementary School (Pk-5))	8.1	16.7	8.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meriwether County)	23.2	17.9	5.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Unity Elementary School (Pk-5))	10.8	9.7	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meriwether County)	25.8	19	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Unity Elementary School (Pk-5))	10.8	12.5	1.7%
5th Grade Science (Meriwether County)	18.4	13.4	5%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	349	427	22.3%
African American	165	231	40%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	23	23
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	140	146	4.3%
Two or More Races	21	27	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92%	96.5%	4.5%

Schools Near Unity Elementary School (Pk-5)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Unity Elementary School (Pk-5)	Public	PK, KG-5	172 N Main St	Luthersville	30251	Meriwether County	Meriwether County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 927-6488	427	36	11.8	96.5%	146 (34.2%)	231 (54.1%)	23 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.3%)	17.6	1051^st of 1248 public elementary schools	15.8%		17.2	1061^st of 1242 public elementary schools	14.6%	10	12.9	12.9	36.8				15.7	22.6	17.9				30.4			$11,571	$978	$10,594
Moreland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	145 Railroad St	Moreland	30259	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2875	547	38	14.3	37.5%	403 (73.7%)	56 (10.2%)	66 (12.1%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.1%)	79.8	235^th of 1248 public elementary schools	81.2%		77.3	260^th of 1242 public elementary schools	79.1%	25	44.4	59.7	65.9				51.9	70.1	54.0				57.5			$10,517	$454	$10,063
Glanton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5725 Highway 29	Grantville	30220	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 583-2873	264	23	11.6	66.3%	143 (54.2%)	78 (29.5%)	17 (6.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.3%)	30.4	846^th of 1248 public elementary schools	32.2%		20.7	992^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	20.1%	146	18.9	29.0	42.5				27.0	43.8	17.5				30.0			$13,387	$915	$12,472
Poplar Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2925 Poplar Rd	Sharpsburg	30277	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2740	576	46	12.5	36.6%	348 (60.4%)	137 (23.8%)	46 (8.0%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.8%)	51.5	548^th of 1248 public elementary schools	56.1%		68.5	351^st of 1242 public elementary schools	71.7%	197	46.9	29.6	46.6				53.1	49.5	27.3				33.0			$9,729	$713	$9,015
Welch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	240 Mary Freeman Rd	Newnan	30265	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2597	948	63	15.1	53.0%	318 (33.5%)	390 (41.1%)	143 (15.1%)	38 (4.0%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (5.7%)	54.6	508^th of 1248 public elementary schools	59.3%		66.3	378^th of 1242 public elementary schools	69.6%	130	40.1	39.0	50.4				46.3	52.9	30.7				37.4			$9,590	$547	$9,043
Hogansville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	611 E Main St	Hogansville	30230	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 812-7990	439	34	12.9	93.8%	219 (49.9%)	140 (31.9%)	42 (9.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.2%)	60	452^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	63.8%		43.1	640^th of 1242 public elementary schools	48.5%	188	38.6	37.5	59.2				45.6	55.4	40.8				40.8			$9,392	$434	$8,958
Eastside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1225 Eastside School Rd	Senoia	30276	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	No	(770) 599-6621	582	37	15.7	26.8%	468 (80.4%)	47 (8.1%)	38 (6.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.1%)	73.7	297^th of 1248 public elementary schools	76.2%		73.9	289^th of 1242 public elementary schools	76.7%	8	51.7	61.4	57.8				60.9	81.9	40.0				35.6			$10,751	$591	$10,160
Atkinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14 Nimmons St	Newnan	30263	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2835	359	32	11.3	55.4%	158 (44.0%)	118 (32.9%)	57 (15.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (6.1%)	39.3	705^th of 1248 public elementary schools	43.5%		40.6	680^th of 1242 public elementary schools	45.2%	25	26.0	24.5	39.3				45.8	44.9	23.3				39.7			$10,560	$758	$9,802
Coweta Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6675 Highway 16	Senoia	30276	Coweta County	State Specialty Schools II- Coweta Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(770) 599-0228	789	43	18.3	28.5%	509 (64.5%)	131 (16.6%)	77 (9.8%)	16 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.1%)	72.2	317^th of 1248 public elementary schools	74.6%		66.5	375^th of 1242 public elementary schools	69.8%	58	60.0	38.8	67.7	54.2	42.9	64.2	62.5	56.7	38.5	30.5	28.6	54.7	50.8	30.2	28.3	$7,348	$149	$7,199
Newnan Crossing Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1267 Lower Fayetteville Rd	Newnan	30265	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2872	897	58	15.4	38.6%	295 (32.9%)	304 (33.9%)	126 (14.0%)	99 (11.0%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	66 (7.4%)	51.7	544^th of 1248 public elementary schools	56.4%		62.4	422^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	66.0%	122	43.7	32.7	49.4				37.3	37.0	38.8				46.9			$9,424	$177	$9,246

Frequently Asked Questions about Unity Elementary School (Pk-5)

Is Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) a good school?

Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) ranks in the bottom 15.8% of Georgia elementary schools.

What district is Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) in?

Meriwether County

What is the racial makeup of Unity Elementary School (Pk-5)?

Students at Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) are 54% African American, 34% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

How many students attend Unity Elementary School (Pk-5)?

In the 2022-23 school year, 427 students attended Unity Elementary School (Pk-5).

What schools do graduates of Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) attend?

Students who attend Unity Elementary School (Pk-5) usually go on to attend:

Middle : Manchester Middle School
High : Manchester High School

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