Union City

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Union City, Oklahoma - 2 schools

An equity score of 28/100 ranks Union City #324 of 439 districts in Oklahoma (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,624 per pupil, Union City ranks #273 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending (Oklahoma districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

302
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$11,624
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Union City operates 2 public schools serving 302 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Canadian County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,624 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending. See how Oklahoma compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 52.4% local, 32.8% state, and 14.8% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 28/100, ranked #324 of 439 in Oklahoma against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 310:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 11.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.8% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Union City Es, enrolling 205 students (66% of the district's total enrollment).

Union City Es accounts for 66.1% of all Union City student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Union City a distant remainder — means Union City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Union City student-counselor ratio is 310:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Union City is typically wider than the Union City-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Union City chronic absenteeism rate is 11.8% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.8%
Federal
32.8%
State
52.4%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
324 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Union City.

White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Multiracial 7.0%
Other 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

310:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
11.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Union City

School Enrollment
Union City Es
205
Union City Hs
105

How Union City Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Oklahoma districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Hupfeld/W Village (Charter) Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Fort Towson Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Haileyville Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Alex Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Red Oak Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Union City's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Union City?

Union City has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high. Total enrollment is 302 students.

How much does Union City spend per student?

Union City spends $11,624 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #324 in Oklahoma.

What is the demographic composition of Union City?

Union City students are 78.8% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Union City?

Union City has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #324 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma.