Union Elementary School
Union Elementary School serves 652 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Union Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Union Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Union Elementary School's student population of 652 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2016) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 652 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Union Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Union Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #46 out of 1762 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 85% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Zionsville Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Union Elementary School is Zionsville Community High School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Creekside Middle School (2.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Carmel Creekside Middle School Math: 90% | Reading: 92%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 6-8 | 1,244 student10
2.5 miles
3525 W 126th St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6420 2.5 6-8 1,244 - Carmel College Wood Elementary School Math: 93% | Reading: 91%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-5 | 743 students10
2.6 miles
12415 Shelborne Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6430 2.6 K-5 743 - Carmel West Clay Elementary School Math: 92% | Reading: 93%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-5 | 766 students10
2.6 miles
3495 W 126 St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6500 2.6 K-5 766 - Zionsville Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-4 | 815 students10
2.6 miles
4700 S 975 E
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-2376 2.6 PK-4 815 - Zionsville Zionsville Community High School Math: 63% | Reading: 83%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,998 student10
2.8 miles
1000 Mulberry St
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-3355 2.8 9-12 1,998
School Reviews
| 5 This school is excellent! The teachers our kids have had are fantastic. They are learning the skills they need to build a solid foundation for education. I am not sure how anyone who actually has a child in attendance here would not love this school. The PTA, principal, teachers, BAC staff, and all other employees make this a school that my kids love! - Posted by Parent - BEagle |
| 5 Amazing school. Amazing administration. Zionsville as a whole is a very welcoming and accepting community. The PTO does an extraordinary job at raising funds for the teachers and involving the families of ZCS. I couldn't be happier with everything in our town. Zionsville is the lowest funded school district in the state. Our point of view is the opposite of the previous review. Can honestly say we don't have a negative Thing to say about the area, schools or the community. - Posted by Parent - Union Parent |
| 5 My child is in the last year of Union, 4th grade. Having started there in 1st grade, this school has far exceeded our expectations. They have music, art, STEM, and many other versatile programs to engage every corner of a child's intellect. The teachers are very involved in the learning curve for each child and they work individually with each as they understand that everyone learns at a different pace. We absolutely love Union Elementary. - Posted by Parent - Aparent |
| 2 The building is brand new and that is the best thing I can say about this school. While an academically sound school, the parent involvement is dangerously invasive. Zionsville is an extremely secular community which is reflected in this school. The PTO is controlled by a group of singular visionites that push their agenda. Children spend most of their time on meaningless worksheets. Practical applications are rare. Of all Zionsville schools this one is partically troublesome. It is a merger of the original rural Union school with a more suburban area. The clash between these two fundamentally different groups has never been resolved. I would highly suggest considering Carmel/Clay Schools over Zionsville. Despite already higher than surrounding areas taxes, Zionsville tried to push through a referendum to increase tax money for the schools. This measure was defeated by 66%. So this community does not value its schools. Arts, Music, and extracurricular activites are all on the chopping block. But, rest assured Sports are in no danger, they only just completed a state of the art football stadium and the baseball fields should be complete by spring. Whew, that's a relief! - Posted by Parent - hreil |
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