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#660 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 29% in state

Union Elementary School

Elementary School · Paulding County · Temple, GA

A Paulding County elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

206 Highway 101 S, Temple, GA 30179

  • Math 56% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+13.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.2 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$13,037
Chronic Absenteeism24%

Students at Union Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency56%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Union Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,039/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Temple), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,311

Median home value

$217,800

Median rent

$1,129/mo

College educated

15.4%

Homeownership

87.5%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30179; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Paulding County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Burnt Hickory Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–5Not available1,045Compare →
C. A. Roberts Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–5Not available651Compare →
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at CrossroadEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–5Not available1,418Compare →
New Georgia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–5Not available344Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Paulding County

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#4 of 33
District spending per student
$13,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Union Elementary School is listed in Paulding County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Union Elementary School

Union Elementary School is a public elementary school in Temple, GA, part of Paulding County, serving approximately 400 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #660 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Union Elementary School

What grades does Union Elementary School serve?

Union Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Union Elementary School?

Union Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Union Elementary School rank in GA?

Union Elementary School ranks #660 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Union Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Union Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Union Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Union Elementary School a charter school?

No, Union Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Union Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Union Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Elementary School?

59.5% of students at Union Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
400
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Paulding County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.0%
Area population (ZIP 30179)
18,951
Area average commute
37.9 min
Area median age
36.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30179; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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