Union Elementary School serves 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
302 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
22%
41%
White
75%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
302 students attend Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Union Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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 Webster Parish School District.
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