- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belleville, IL
Union Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Union Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170561000239
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Elem School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 432
- students enrolled
Union Elem School has class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Elem School ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Belleville, IL.
School address
District: Belleville Sd 118 · Illinois
NCES ID 170561000239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Union Elem School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 170561000239 · Belleville, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln Elem School (542 students)
Union Elem School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Union Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
542 students
- This school
Union Elem School
432 students
- West Jr High S
West Jr High School
364 students
- Westhaven Elem
Westhaven Elementary
313 students
- Central Jr Hig
Central Jr High School
308 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
293 students
What this shows Union Elem School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Elem School compares
Union Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Illinois - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$19,365
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.1%
White 27.1%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Largest group: African American at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Union Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Belleville Sd 118 reports $19,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westhaven Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Belleville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
542 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Whiteside Middle School
Standard public school
475 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Westhaven Elementary
Standard public school
313 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elem School
Standard public school
272 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Douglas Elem School
Standard public school
233 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Harmony Intermediate Center
Standard public school
207 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Elem School
How many students attend Union Elem School?
Union Elem School has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belleville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Elem School is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Union Elem School is African American at 56.1% of enrollment, in Belleville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Elem School?
Union Elem 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 Elem School rank among elementary schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Elem School ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Belleville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Belleville on the city page.
What other schools are in Belleville Sd 118?
Besides Union Elem School, Belleville Sd 118 also operates Abraham Lincoln Elem School (542 students), West Jr High School (364 students), and Westhaven Elementary (313 students). See the Belleville Sd 118 district page for the complete list.