Union Elementary School (Closed 2013)

Union Elementary School serves 77 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was equal to the Arkansas state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(11-12)
≥80%
78%
(11-12)
≥80%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
17%
19%
White
77%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% AR state average).
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
77 students attend Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Union Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Union Elementary School offer ?
Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Union Elementary School part of?
Union Elementary School is part of El Dorado School District.

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