Serving 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Union Township Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Union Township Elementary School's student population of 206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union Township Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Township Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#376 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
9%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
80%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Township Elementary School's ranking?
Union Township Elementary School is ranked #376 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Union Township Elementary School often compared to?
Union Township Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas B. Conley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Union Township Elementary School?
206 students attend Union Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Union Township Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Township Elementary School?
Union Township Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union Township Elementary School offer ?
Union Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Union Township Elementary School part of?
Union Township Elementary School is part of Union Township School District.
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