Union Elementary School (Closed 2018)

5300 Red Hill Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 12 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Union Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(16-17)
<50%
38%
(16-17)
≥50%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
Hispanic
25%
56%
White
75%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
25%
0.38
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
18%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Union Joint Elementary School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
12 students attend Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Union Elementary School students are White, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Union Elementary School offer ?
Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Union Elementary School part of?
Union Elementary School is part of Union Joint Elementary School District.

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