- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union City, MI
Union City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263441006984
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union City Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Union City Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union City Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Union City, MI.
School address
District: Union City Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263441006984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Union City Elementary School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 263441006984 · Union City, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 17.9:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Union City High School (305 students)
Union City Elementary School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Union City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Union City Elementary School
359 students
- Union City Hig
Union City High School
305 students
- Union City Mid
Union City Middle School
245 students
What this shows Union City Elementary School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union City Elementary School compares
Union City Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Michigan - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$15,328
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Union City Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Union City Community Schools reports $15,328 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union City Elementary School
How many students attend Union City Elementary School?
Union City Elementary School has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union City Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union City Elementary School?
58.1% of students at Union City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Union City Elementary School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Union City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union City Elementary School?
Union City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Union City Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Union City, MI. 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 Community Schools?
Besides Union City Elementary School, Union City Community Schools also operates Union City High School (305 students) and Union City Middle School (245 students). See the Union City Community Schools district page for the complete list.