- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upper Sandusky, OH
Union Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391002402308
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Upper Sandusky · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Upper Sandusky, OH.
School address
District: Upper Sandusky Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 391002402308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Union Elementary School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.4 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 391002402308 · Upper Sandusky, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 18.9:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Sandusky High School (546 students)
Union Elementary School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.4 → 13.7 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
- Upper Sandusky
Upper Sandusky High School
546 students
- Upper Sandusky
Upper Sandusky Middle School
503 students
- This school
Union Elementary School
265 students
- South Elementa 129
South Elementary School
129 students
- East Elementar 117
East Elementary School
117 students
What this shows Union Elementary School reports 265 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▲ 8% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Ohio - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$14,286
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Union Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Upper Sandusky Exempted Village reports $14,286 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Sandusky High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upper Sandusky Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | Lower 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
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Upper Sandusky
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Elementary School
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upper Sandusky, OH. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Elementary School?
34.0% 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 89.4% of enrollment, in Upper Sandusky, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 elementary schools in Upper Sandusky?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Upper Sandusky, 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 Upper Sandusky on the city page.
What other schools are in Upper Sandusky Exempted Village?
Besides Union Elementary School, Upper Sandusky Exempted Village also operates Upper Sandusky High School (546 students), Upper Sandusky Middle School (503 students), and South Elementary School (129 students). See the Upper Sandusky Exempted Village district page for the complete list.