Union Springs Elementary School

211 Conecuh Avenue West
Union Springs, AL 36089
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Union Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Union Springs Elementary School's student population of 527 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
527 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Union Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Springs Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#1116 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Union Springs Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Union Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Union Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Union Springs Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
22%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Union Springs Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
77%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Union Springs Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Union Springs Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Union Springs Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Union Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Union Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Union Springs Elementary School is ranked #1116 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Union Springs Elementary School?
527 students attend Union Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Union Springs Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Springs Elementary School?
Union Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Union Springs Elementary School offer ?
Union Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Union Springs Elementary School part of?
Union Springs Elementary School is part of Bullock County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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