- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Chester, OH
Union Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390461102441
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in West Chester · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in West Chester, OH.
School address
District: Lakota Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390461102441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Union Elementary School held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 390461102441 · West Chester, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 27.3:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakota West High School (2,968 students)
Union Elementary School held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Union Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakota West Hi
Lakota West High School
2,968 students
- Lakota East Hi
Lakota East High School
2,660 students
- Cherokee Eleme 791
Cherokee Elementary School
791 students
- Lakota Plains 745
Lakota Plains Junior School
745 students
- Endeavor Eleme 740
Endeavor Elementary School
740 students
- This school 682
Union Elementary School
682 students
What this shows Union Elementary School reports 682 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.3:1 | ▲ 50% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 31% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 95% in Ohio - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 682 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
African American 13.3%
Asian 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 7.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Union Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakota Local reports $12,053 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakota East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakota Plains Junior School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Endeavor Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in West Chester
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hopewell Early Childhood School
Standard public school
727 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Creekside Early Childhood School
Standard public school
720 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Adena Elementary School
Standard public school
690 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary School
Standard public school
682 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Elementary School
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has 682 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Chester, OH. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School is 27.3:1, which is 50% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Elementary School?
21.7% of students at Union Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Union Elementary School is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in West Chester, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 elementary schools in West Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in West Chester, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakota Local?
Besides Union Elementary School, Lakota Local also operates Lakota West High School (2,968 students), Lakota East High School (2,660 students), and Cherokee Elementary School (791 students). See the Lakota Local district page for the complete list.