Union Local Elementary School serves 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Union Local Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Local Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Union Local Elementary School's student population of 636 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
636 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Union Local Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Union Local Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1600 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
57%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
6%

Black
1%
17%

White
96%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Local Elementary School's ranking?
Union Local Elementary School is ranked #1600 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Union Local Elementary School often compared to?
Union Local Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St Clairsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Union Local Elementary School?
636 students attend Union Local Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Union Local Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Local Elementary School?
Union Local Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Union Local Elementary School offer ?
Union Local Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Union Local Elementary School part of?
Union Local Elementary School is part of Union Local School District.
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