Serving 108 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East Union Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
East Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Union Elementary School's ranking?
East Union Elementary School is ranked #391 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend East Union Elementary School?
108 students attend East Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of East Union Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Union Elementary School?
East Union Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Union Elementary School offer ?
East Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is East Union Elementary School part of?
East Union Elementary School is part of Eastern Carver County Public School District.
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