Enrollment
212
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+32% 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 higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Union, Oregon, enrolling 212 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 212 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 159 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #100.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Union Sd 5 spends $14,197 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Union Sd 5, also runs Union High School (166 students).
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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union Sd 5, which includes Union Elementary School.
$14,197
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 70.0%
Federal 10.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~212 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Union Elementary School a good school?
Union Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Oregon 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 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.
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