Union Furnace Elementary School

36140 Limebank Road
Union Furnace, OH 43158
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Union Furnace Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 1% in OH
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : Union Furnace Elementary School serves the southeast part of Union Furnace, OH, covering an area of approximately 75.1 square miles, with a typical drive time of 10 to 12 minutes to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 4.9 miles, extending up to 6.6 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Union Furnace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Union Furnace Elementary School's student population of 184 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Engage. Educate. Empower. Succeed.

School Rankings

Union Furnace Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Furnace Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#16 out of 3181 schools
(Top 1%)
90-94%
54%
90-94%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
(22-23)
25%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Furnace Elementary School's ranking?
Union Furnace Elementary School is ranked #16 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Union Furnace Elementary School?
184 students attend Union Furnace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Union Furnace Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Furnace Elementary School?
Union Furnace Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Union Furnace Elementary School offer ?
Union Furnace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Furnace Elementary School part of?
Union Furnace Elementary School is part of Logan-Hocking Local School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : Union Furnace Elementary School serves the southeast part of Union Furnace, OH, covering an area of approximately 75.1 square miles, with a typical drive time of 10 to 12 minutes to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 4.9 miles, extending up to 6.6 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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