Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Union Chapel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
149 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
3%
11%
White
92%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% KY state average).
How many students attend Union Chapel Elementary School?
149 students attend Union Chapel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Union Chapel Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Chapel Elementary School?
Union Chapel Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union Chapel Elementary School offer ?
Union Chapel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Union Chapel Elementary School part of?
Union Chapel Elementary School is part of Russell County School District.
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