Union Elementary School

1 Park Avenue
Montpelier, VT 05602
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Union Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20% in VT
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Union Elementary School's student population of 442 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Union Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Elementary School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VT)
#36 out of 281 schools
(Top 20%)
50-54%
33%
55-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
3%
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Black
2%
3%
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White
82%
88%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Elementary School's ranking?
Union Elementary School is ranked #36 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Union Elementary School often compared to?
Union Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berlin Elementary School, East Montpelier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
442 students attend Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Union Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union Elementary School offer ?
Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Elementary School part of?
Union Elementary School is part of Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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