Serving 42 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Union Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Union Elementary School serves the southern part of Lakeview, OR, covering an area of approximately 93.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Union Elementary School's student population of 42 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Union Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
79%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Elementary School's ranking?
Union Elementary School is ranked #653 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
42 students attend Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Union Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Union Elementary School offer ?
Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Elementary School part of?
Union Elementary School is part of Lake County SD 7 School District.
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