Enrollment
453
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Elementary School
Union Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Zionsville, Indiana, enrolling 453 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.0% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the Indiana average.
With 453 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #27.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Asian (7%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 453 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Zionsville's public schools, it stands alongside Zionsville Pleasant View Elem Sch (797 students): Union Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 14.8:1).
Zionsville Community Schools also operates Zionsville Community High School (2,338 students) and Zionsville Middle School (1,331 students) alongside Union Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Union Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zionsville Community Schools, which includes Union Elementary School.
$9,999
Per student
-17%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 49.2%
Federal 3.8%
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 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
- 2,338
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~453 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Union Elementary School a good school?
Union Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana 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 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.
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