- Enrollment
- 4,166
- Students per teacher
- 38.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Modoc, IN
Union Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181173001874
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Modoc · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Modoc, IN.
School address
District: Union School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181173001874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Union Elementary School grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 181173001874 · Modoc, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 16.1:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Indiana Digital Jr and High School (4,166 students)
Union Elementary School grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 4.7 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
- Indiana Digita
Indiana Digital Jr and High School
4,166 students
- Indiana Digita
Indiana Digital Elementary
2,125 students
- Indiana Digita 1,238
Indiana Digital Alternative School
1,238 students
- This school 161
Union Elementary School
161 students
- Union Junior & 131
Union Junior & High School
131 students
What this shows Union Elementary School reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Elementary School compares
Union Elementary School is a growing 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 26% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Indiana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$8,477
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 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Union Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union School Corporation reports $8,477 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Digital Jr and High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indiana Digital Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indiana Digital Alternative School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Junior & High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 2,125
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Modoc
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Elementary School
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has 161 students enrolled. It is a public school in Modoc, IN. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Elementary School?
62.4% 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 91.3% of enrollment, in Modoc, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Modoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Modoc, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Modoc on the city page.
What other schools are in Union School Corporation?
Besides Union Elementary School, Union School Corporation also operates Indiana Digital Jr and High School (4,166 students), Indiana Digital Elementary (2,125 students), and Indiana Digital Alternative School (1,238 students). See the Union School Corporation district page for the complete list.