Serving 242 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 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 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 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union Elementary School's student population of 242 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
242 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Union Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 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 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#611 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
3%
White
99%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Eagles
Source: 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 #611 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Union Elementary School often compared to?
Union Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tennerton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
242 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 14:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Union Elementary School part of?
Union Elementary School is part of Upshur County Schools.
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