Union Elementary School serves 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union Elementary School's student population of 320 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Union Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
73%
47%
Black
16%
6%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
320 students attend Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Union Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Union Elementary School offer ?
Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Union Elementary School part of?
Union Elementary School is part of Union Elementary District (4277) School District.
In what neighborhood is Union Elementary School located?
Union Elementary School is located in the Estrella Village neighborhood of Tolleson, AZ. There are 5 other public schools located in Estrella Village.
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