- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union City, PA
Union City El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Union City El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422409006795
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union City El Sch earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Union City El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union City El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Union City, PA.
School address
District: Union City Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422409006795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Union City El Sch held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 422409006795 · Union City, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 12.4:1 · 96.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Union City Hs (304 students)
Union City El Sch held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Union City El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Union City El Sch
421 students
- Union City Hs
Union City Hs
304 students
- Union City Ms
Union City Ms
224 students
What this shows Union City El Sch reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union City El Sch compares
Union City El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 67% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,653
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Union City El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Union City Area Sd reports $18,653 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union City El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City Hs | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union City Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union City El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union City El Sch
How many students attend Union City El Sch?
Union City El Sch has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union City, PA. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union City El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Union City El Sch is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union City El Sch?
96.9% of students at Union City El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union City El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Union City El Sch is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Union City, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union City El Sch?
Union City El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union City El Sch rank among public schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Union City El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Union City, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Union City Area Sd?
Besides Union City El Sch, Union City Area Sd also operates Union City Hs (304 students) and Union City Ms (224 students). See the Union City Area Sd district page for the complete list.