Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Union Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Union Elementary School's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 1761 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
7%
21%
White
83%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Elementary School's ranking?
Union Elementary School is ranked #64 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Union Elementary School often compared to?
Union Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Merrol Hyde Magnet School, Station Camp Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
576 students attend Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Union Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union Elementary School offer ?
Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Union Elementary School part of?
Union Elementary School is part of Sumner County School District.
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