Union Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1701 Line Ferry Rd
Texarkana, AR 71854
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 129 students in grades 2-5, Union Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(20-21)
20-24%
36%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
≤5%
37%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1

Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Black
56%
19%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
34%
57%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
5%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
66%
0.57

Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
17.8%
17.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
3%
8%

Showing 2008–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
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?
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 14:1.
What grades does Union Elementary School offer ?
Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Elementary School part of?
Union Elementary School is part of Texarkana School District.

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