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 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
56%
19%
White
34%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
8%
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 13:1.
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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