Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Union Local Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Union Local Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Belmont, OH, encompassing approximately 148.4 square miles, with a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school and an average distance of 7.7 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 12.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union Local Elementary School's student population of 562 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
562 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
JETS THINK. JETS CARE. JETS AIM HIGH.
School Rankings
Union Local Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Local Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1658 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1658 out of 3,181 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, Barnesville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Union Local Elementary School?
562 students attend Union Local Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Union Local Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 15:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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