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Union Elementary School
Elementary School · Union School Corporation · Modoc, IN
An Union School Corporation elementary school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8707 W US Hwy 36 PO Box 148, Modoc, IN 47358
- Math 30% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 33.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,729
Median home value
$144,500
Median rent
$648/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47358; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Digital ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | 0.0 mi | 2,119 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Union School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $8,477NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Elementary School is listed in Union School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Elementary School
Union Elementary School is a public elementary school in Modoc, IN, part of Union School Corporation, serving approximately 133 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 33.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,816 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Elementary School
What grades does Union Elementary School serve?
Union Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School is 33.2:1. 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 IN?
Union Elementary School ranks #1,816 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Union Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 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 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
17.3% 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Randolph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (765) 853-5481
- Area population (ZIP 47358)
- 917
- Area average commute
- 36 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 47358; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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