Poland Union Elementary School (Closed 2023)

30 Riverside Dr
Youngstown, OH 44514
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Poland Union Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(14-15)
75-79%
68%
(14-15)
90-94%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1

Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
6%
8%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
17%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

White
91%
65%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
9%
0.17

Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
3.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
42%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
5%

Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OH state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% OH state average).
How many students attend Poland Union Elementary School?
363 students attend Poland Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Poland Union Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poland Union Elementary School?
Poland Union Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Poland Union Elementary School offer ?
Poland Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poland Union Elementary School part of?
Poland Union Elementary School is part of Poland Local School District.

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