Enrollment
682
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Elementary School
Union Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Chester, Ohio, enrolling 682 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.3:1 is larger than about 95% of Ohio schools and 50% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 682 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 639 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #540, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 682 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among West Chester's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hopewell Early Childhood School (727 students): Union Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.3:1 vs 25.1:1).
Lakota Local also operates Lakota West High School (2,968 students) and Lakota East High School (2,660 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakota Local, which includes Union Elementary School.
$12,070
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.6%
State 29.6%
Federal 7.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~682 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 682 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Chester, OH.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Union Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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