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Union Elementary School

1701 Line Ferry Rd
Texarkana, AR 71854

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Union Elementary School serves 129 students in grades 2-5.

Union Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 2-5
Enrollment: 129 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Union Elementary School's student population of 129 students has declined by 61% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades 2-5

Total Students

129 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Union Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Union Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#880 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Union Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Union Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Union Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

Black

56%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Union Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

34%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Union Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.57

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Union Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Union Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Union Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Texarkana School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Elementary School's ranking?

Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Union Elementary School?

129 students attend Union Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Union Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Elementary School?

Union Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Union Elementary School offer ?

Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5

What school district is Union Elementary School part of?

Union Elementary School is part of Texarkana School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 2-5
Enrollment: 129 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education