- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belmont, OH
Union Local Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union Local Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390460101399
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Local Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Belmont · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Local Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Local Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Belmont, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Union Local Elementary School shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 602 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 390460101399 · Belmont, OH Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 12.5:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Local High School (382 students)
Union Local Elementary School shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 602 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Union Local Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Union Local Elementary School
562 students
- Union Local Hi
Union Local High School
382 students
- Union Local Mi
Union Local Middle School
304 students
What this shows Union Local Elementary School reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Local Elementary School compares
Union Local Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▲ 18% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 12% in Ohio - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$14,004
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Union Local Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union Local reports $14,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Local Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Local High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Local Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Local Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Local Elementary School
How many students attend Union Local Elementary School?
Union Local Elementary School has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belmont, OH. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Local Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Local Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Local Elementary School?
37.2% of students at Union Local Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Local Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Union Local Elementary School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Belmont, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Local Elementary School?
Union Local Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
How does Union Local Elementary School rank among public schools in Belmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Local Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Belmont, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Union Local?
Besides Union Local Elementary School, Union Local also operates Union Local High School (382 students) and Union Local Middle School (304 students). See the Union Local district page for the complete list.