Union Street Elementary School serves 255 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
255 students

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
2%
9%

Black
n/a
18%

White
97%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Union Street Elementary School?
255 students attend Union Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Union Street Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Street Elementary School?
Union Street Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Union Street Elementary School offer ?
Union Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Union Street Elementary School part of?
Union Street Elementary School is part of Eaton Rapids Public Schools School District.
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