North Union Elementary School

420 Grove St
Richwood, OH 43344
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Union Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30% in OH
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

North Union Elementary School's student population of 660 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
660 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

North Union Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Union Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#728 out of 3137 schools
(Top 30%)
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67%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Union Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
69%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
95%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Union Elementary School's ranking?
North Union Elementary School is ranked #728 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend North Union Elementary School?
660 students attend North Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of North Union Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Union Elementary School?
North Union Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Union Elementary School offer ?
North Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Union Elementary School part of?
North Union Elementary School is part of North Union Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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