- Enrollment
- 2,338
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zionsville, IN
Union Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180283000340
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Zionsville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 3.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Zionsville, IN.
School address
District: Zionsville Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180283000340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Union Elementary School shrank from 529 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 180283000340 · Zionsville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 13.3:1 · 3.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Zionsville Community High School (2,338 students)
Union Elementary School shrank from 529 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Union Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zionsville Com
Zionsville Community High School
2,338 students
- Zionsville Mid
Zionsville Middle School
1,331 students
- Zionsville Wes
Zionsville West Middle School
1,139 students
- Zionsville Ple 797
Zionsville Pleasant View Elem Sch
797 students
- Trailside Elem 547
Trailside Elementary School
547 students
- This school 453
Union Elementary School
453 students
What this shows Union Elementary School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Elementary School compares
Union Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.0% | ▼ 94% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Indiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,024
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 3.8%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Union Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Zionsville Community Schools reports $12,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zionsville Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zionsville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zionsville West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zionsville Pleasant View Elem Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trailside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Zionsville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Zionsville Pleasant View Elem Sch
Standard public school
797 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Trailside Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Stonegate Elementary
Standard public school
462 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Eagle Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 12:1 students per teacher
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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Elementary School
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zionsville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 Elementary School?
3.0% of students at Union Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Union Elementary School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Zionsville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Zionsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Zionsville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Zionsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Zionsville Community Schools?
Besides Union Elementary School, Zionsville Community Schools also operates Zionsville Community High School (2,338 students), Zionsville Middle School (1,331 students), and Zionsville West Middle School (1,139 students). See the Zionsville Community Schools district page for the complete list.