Serving 823 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Union Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Union Park Elementary School's student population of 823 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
823 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Union Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Park Elementary School is 0.76, 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
#2843 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
6%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
34%
13%
White
21%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Park Elementary School's ranking?
Union Park Elementary School is ranked #2843 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Union Park Elementary School often compared to?
Union Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paloma Creek Elementary School, Jackie Fuller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Union Park Elementary School?
823 students attend Union Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Union Park Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Park Elementary School?
Union Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Union Park Elementary School offer ?
Union Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Union Park Elementary School part of?
Union Park Elementary School is part of Denton Independent School District.
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