Serving 663 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School serves the west part of Hamburg, NY, covering an area of approximately 12.5 square miles. Families typically find the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School's student population of 663 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
663 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3265 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School is ranked #3265 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School?
663 students attend Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School?
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School part of?
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School is part of Hamburg Central School District.
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