Union Elementary School

1070 Heald Highway
Union, ME 04862
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Union Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30% in ME
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Union Elementary School's student population of 115 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
115 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Union Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#114 out of 512 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Union Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Union Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Union Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Union Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Union Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Union Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
95%
86%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Union Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Union Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Union Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Union Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Union Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Elementary School's ranking?
Union Elementary School is ranked #114 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Union Elementary School often compared to?
Union Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prescott Memorial School, Hope Elementary School, Warren Community 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 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
115 students attend Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Union Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union Elementary School offer ?
Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Union Elementary School part of?
Union Elementary School is part of RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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