Union Academy serves 93 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
93 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
99%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Union Academy?
93 students attend Union Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Union Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Academy?
Union Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Union Academy offer ?
Union Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Union Academy part of?
Union Academy is part of Columbus Municipal School District.
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