Enrollment
42
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeview, OR
Union Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410728000514
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Oregon.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lakeview · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lakeview, OR.
School address
District: Lake County Sd 7 · Oregon
NCES ID 410728000514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Elementary School
Union Elementary School is a small elementary school in Lakeview, Oregon, enrolling 42 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Oregon schools, with 42 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 36/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lakeview's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fremont/Hay Elementary School (275 students): Union Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21:1 vs 11.5:1).
Lake County Sd 7 also operates Fremont/Hay Elementary School (275 students) and Lakeview Senior High School (235 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 57% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Oregon - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$16,770
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 78.6%
Two or More 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Union Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake County Sd 7, which includes Union Elementary School.
$16,770
Per student
-7%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 58.1%
Federal 12.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont/Hay Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daly Middle School | Larger | Higher 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
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Lakeview
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~42 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Union Elementary School's federal record.
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Frequently asked questions about Union Elementary School
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has 42 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeview, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School is 21:1, which is 19% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Elementary School?
22.9% of students at Union Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Union Elementary School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Lakeview, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union Elementary School rank among public schools in Lakeview?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lakeview, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lakeview on the city page.
Is Union Elementary School a good school?
Union Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Oregon. 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 Lake County Sd 7?
Besides Union Elementary School, Lake County Sd 7 also operates Fremont/Hay Elementary School (275 students), Lakeview Senior High School (235 students), and Daly Middle School (126 students). See the Lake County Sd 7 district page for the complete list.
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