Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Union Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Union Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Union school district, encompassing approximately 343.3 square miles in Union, OR. Families may typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 12.1 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 30.5 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 212 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Union Elementary School ranks within the top 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 0.25, 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
#457 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bobcats
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 #457 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
212 students attend Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Union Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 Union SD 5 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The 2016 school year began with the elimination of the school library as a school administrative budget decision. The decision was predicated on the School Board support for continuing sports programs.This decision I believe will continue the decline of core education services and a corresponding reduction in quality education outcomes relative to knowledge based graduation skills.
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