Union Elementary School (Closed 2012)

6701 Union Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Union Elementary School serves 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 82%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(10-11)
20-24%
77%
(10-11)
40-44%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
89%
17%
White
8%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% OH state average).
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
243 students attend Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Union Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Union Elementary School offer ?
Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Union Elementary School part of?
Union Elementary School is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.

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