Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Old Union Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Old Union Elementary School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Old Union Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Union Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#24 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
5%
Hispanic
12%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
57%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Union Elementary School's ranking?
Old Union Elementary School is ranked #24 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Old Union Elementary School often compared to?
Old Union Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert H Rockenbaugh Elementary School, Carroll Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Old Union Elementary School?
472 students attend Old Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Old Union Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Union Elementary School?
Old Union Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Old Union Elementary School offer ?
Old Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Old Union Elementary School part of?
Old Union Elementary School is part of Carroll Independent School District.
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