- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buckhannon, WV
Union Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540147001432
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Buckhannon · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 242
- students enrolled
Union Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Buckhannon, WV.
School address
District: Upshur County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540147001432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Union Elementary School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 540147001432 · Buckhannon, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Buckhannon Upshur High School (1,068 students)
Union Elementary School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Union Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buckhannon Ups
Buckhannon Upshur High School
1,068 students
- B-U Middle Sch
B-U Middle School
718 students
- Buckhannon Aca
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School
487 students
- Tennerton Elem 289
Tennerton Elementary
289 students
- This school 242
Union Elementary School
242 students
- French Creek E 205
French Creek Elementary
205 students
What this shows Union Elementary School reports 242 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 West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$12,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 99.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 99.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.6, Union Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upshur County Schools reports $12,908 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhannon Upshur High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| B-U Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckhannon Academy Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tennerton Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| French Creek Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | 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
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other 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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Elementary School
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buckhannon, WV. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 8% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Union Elementary School is White at 99.2% of enrollment, in Buckhannon, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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).
How does Union Elementary School rank among schools in Buckhannon?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Buckhannon, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buckhannon on the city page.
What other schools are in Upshur County Schools?
Besides Union Elementary School, Upshur County Schools also operates Buckhannon Upshur High School (1,068 students), B-U Middle School (718 students), and Buckhannon Academy Elementary School (487 students). See the Upshur County Schools district page for the complete list.