Enrollment
432
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Elem School
Union Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Belleville, Illinois, enrolling 432 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Belleville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Abraham Lincoln Elem School (542 students): Union Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 16.4:1).
Belleville Sd 118 also operates Abraham Lincoln Elem School (542 students) and West Jr High School (364 students) alongside Union Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Union Elem School compares
Union Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belleville Sd 118, which includes Union Elem School.
$17,301
Per student
+2%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 55.6%
Federal 13.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Union Elem School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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