Enrollment
562
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Local Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Local Elementary School
Union Local Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Belmont, Ohio, enrolling 562 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.5:1, Union Local Elementary School is leaner than roughly 88% of Ohio schools and 31% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 562 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 668 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #248.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Union Local also operates Union Local High School (382 students) and Union Local Middle School (304 students) alongside Union Local 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 Local Elementary School compares
Union Local Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,613
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union Local, which includes Union Local Elementary School.
$13,613
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 42.2%
Federal 16.2%
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 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
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~562 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Belmont on the city page.
Is Union Local Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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