Serving 712 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Union House Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union House Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Union House Elementary School's student population of 712 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union House Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union House Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#6203 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
34%
55%
Black
19%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union House Elementary School's ranking?
Union House Elementary School is ranked #6203 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Union House Elementary School?
712 students attend Union House Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Union House Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union House Elementary School?
Union House Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Union House Elementary School offer ?
Union House Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Union House Elementary School part of?
Union House Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Union House Elementary School located?
Union House Elementary School is located in the Valley Hi And North Laguna neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Valley Hi And North Laguna.
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