Serving 868 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Union East Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Union East Elementary School's student population of 868 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
868 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union East Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union East Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3723 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
31%
16%
White
37%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union East Elementary School's ranking?
Union East Elementary School is ranked #3723 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Union East Elementary School often compared to?
Union East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Union East Elementary School?
868 students attend Union East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Union East Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union East Elementary School?
Union East Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union East Elementary School offer ?
Union East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Union East Elementary School part of?
Union East Elementary School is part of Cheektowaga Central School District.
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