- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Union, OH
Union Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390487203377
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 539
- students enrolled
Union Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+170 students YoY
Union Elementary School grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 551 in 2023-24 (+44.6%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+170 students YoY 390487203377 · Union, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 26.9:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Northmont High School (1,369 students)
Union Elementary School grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 551 in 2023-24 (+44.6%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 27.0 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
- Northmont High
Northmont High School
1,369 students
- Kleptz Early C
Kleptz Early Childhood Learning Center
856 students
- Northmont Midd
Northmont Middle School
716 students
- This school 539
Union Elementary School
539 students
- Northmoor Elem 458
Northmoor Elementary School
458 students
- Englewood Hill 369
Englewood Hills Elementary School
369 students
What this shows Union Elementary School reports 539 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.9:1 | ▲ 48% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 5% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 94% in Ohio - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$15,714
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Union Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northmont City reports $15,714 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northmont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kleptz Early Childhood Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northmont Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northmoor Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Englewood Hills Elementary School | Smaller | 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
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~539 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Union Elementary School
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Union, OH. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), up 170.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School is 26.9:1, which is 48% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Elementary School?
29.9% 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 71.1% of enrollment, in Union, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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).
What other schools are in Northmont City?
Besides Union Elementary School, Northmont City also operates Northmont High School (1,369 students), Kleptz Early Childhood Learning Center (856 students), and Northmont Middle School (716 students). See the Northmont City district page for the complete list.