Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Union Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Union Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Gallatin, TN, covering approximately 543.2 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 21.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Union Elementary School's student population of 620 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Rankings
Union Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#68 out of 1728 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Elementary School's ranking?
Union Elementary School is ranked #68 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Union Elementary School often compared to?
Union Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Merrol Hyde Magnet School, Vena Stuart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
620 students attend Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Union Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Union Elementary School offer ?
Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Elementary School part of?
Union Elementary School is part of Sumner County School District.
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