Union Elementary School (Closed 2021)

1701 Line Ferry Rd
Texarkana, AR 71854
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 129 students in grades 2-5, Union Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
129 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#880 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Union Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Union Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Union Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Union Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Union Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
56%
20%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Union Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
34%
59%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Union Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Union Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Union Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AR.
0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Union Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Union Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Union Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Elementary School's ranking?
Union Elementary School is ranked #880 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
129 students attend Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Union Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Union Elementary School offer ?
Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Union Elementary School part of?
Union Elementary School is part of Texarkana School District.

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