- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Union, OR
Union Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411269001132
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Oregon schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 212
- students enrolled
Union Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Union Elementary School held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 411269001132 · Union, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 19.3:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High School (166 students)
Union Elementary School held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
How Union Elementary School compares
Union Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 32% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Oregon - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$14,610
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Union Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union Sd 5 reports $14,610 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | Similar size | 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
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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Elementary School
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has 212 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Union, OR. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Elementary School?
69.9% 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 85.8% of enrollment, in Union, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Union Sd 5?
Besides Union Elementary School, Union Sd 5 also operates Union High School (166 students). See the Union Sd 5 district page for the complete list.