Union Elementary School

481 Heavener Grove Road
Buckhannon, WV 26201
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Union Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Union Elementary School's student population of 272 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Union Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
#533 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
28%
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 West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
99%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
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 West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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 West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Elementary School's ranking?
Union Elementary School is ranked #533 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
272 students attend Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Union Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Union Elementary School offer ?
Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Elementary School part of?
Union Elementary School is part of Upshur County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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