- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union, MS
Union Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280438001342
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Union · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Union, MS.
School address
District: Union Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280438001342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Union Elementary School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 280438001342 · Union, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 13.7:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Middle School (286 students)
Union Elementary School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Union Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Union Elementary School
410 students
- Union Middle S
Union Middle School
286 students
- Union High Sch
Union High School
280 students
What this shows Union Elementary School reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Elementary School compares
Union Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▼ 28% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 59% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$11,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
African American 23.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Union Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union Public School Dist reports $11,640 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union High School | Smaller | 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
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Elementary School
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union, MS. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Elementary School?
58.1% of students at Union Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Union Elementary School is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Union, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 public schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Union, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Union Public School Dist?
Besides Union Elementary School, Union Public School Dist also operates Union Middle School (286 students) and Union High School (280 students). See the Union Public School Dist district page for the complete list.