Union Elementary School

1070 Heald Highway
Union, ME 04862
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Union Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30% in ME
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Union Elementary School's student population of 127 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
127 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Union Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#114 out of 512 schools
(Top 30%)
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85-89%
82%
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85-89%
84%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
3%
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Black
3%
4%
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White
89%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
This chart display the diversity score of Union Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Elementary School's ranking?
Union Elementary School is ranked #114 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Union Elementary School often compared to?
Union Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prescott Memorial School, Hope Elementary School, Warren Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
127 students attend Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Union Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union Elementary School offer ?
Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Union Elementary School part of?
Union Elementary School is part of RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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