- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheektowaga, NY
Union East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360723000511
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union East Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Cheektowaga · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Union East Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union East Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Cheektowaga, NY.
School address
District: Cheektowaga Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360723000511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+80 students YoY
Union East Elementary School grew from 895 students in 2022-23 to 975 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 74.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+80 students YoY 360723000511 · Cheektowaga, NY Other · MID · TRAD
963 enr · 15.5:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Cheektowaga High School (682 students)
Union East Elementary School grew from 895 students in 2022-23 to 975 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 74.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Union East Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Union East Elementary School
963 students
- Cheektowaga Hi
Cheektowaga High School
682 students
- Cheektowaga Mi
Cheektowaga Middle School
677 students
What this shows Union East Elementary School reports 963 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union East Elementary School compares
Union East Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 963 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
963
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$22,962
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 28.6%
White 27.8%
Asian 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 28.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.4, Union East Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Cheektowaga Central School District reports $22,962 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheektowaga High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cheektowaga Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- 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 (~963 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union East Elementary School
How many students attend Union East Elementary School?
Union East Elementary School has 963 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cheektowaga, NY. CCD year-over-year: 895 (2022-23) → 975 (2023-24), up 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union East Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union East Elementary School?
63.8% of students at Union East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Union East Elementary School is African American at 28.6% of enrollment, in Cheektowaga, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union East Elementary School?
Union East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union East Elementary School rank among schools in Cheektowaga?
By Resource Investment Index, Union East Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Cheektowaga, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cheektowaga on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheektowaga Central School District?
Besides Union East Elementary School, Cheektowaga Central School District also operates Cheektowaga High School (682 students) and Cheektowaga Middle School (677 students). See the Cheektowaga Central School District district page for the complete list.