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Union East Elementary School
Elementary School · CHEEKTOWAGA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
3550 UNION RD, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Enrollment
975
Student-Teacher
13.2:1
Score
2.7
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
975
Student-Teacher
13.2:1
Score
2.7
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,681 of 4,742
In Cheektowaga
#13 of 13
public schools
In district
#3 of 3
CHEEKTOWAGA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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About Union East Elementary School
Union East Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cheektowaga, NY, part of CHEEKTOWAGA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Union East Elementary School serves approximately 975 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Union East Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,681 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Union East Elementary School show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 2.7 · Needs Improvement
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
48% of students at Union East Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Union East Elementary School — Students at Union East Elementary School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.1/10.
How Union East Elementary School Compares
See how Union East Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
3550 UNION RD, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Union East Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. OUR LADY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Depew), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 82 (rated 6.0/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Buffalo), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THEODORE ROOSEVELT SCHOOL (rated 5.8/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cheektowaga, see our Cheektowaga schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14225 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,562
Median Home Value
$154,500
Median Rent
$937/mo
Population
33,801
College Educated
28.7%
Homeownership
73.3%
Avg Commute
18.2 min
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Median Age
38.7
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| ACHIEVEMENT FIRST LINDEN CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 2.8 |
| FLEETWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chestnut Ridge, NY | 2.8 |
| SCHOOL 50-HELEN BARRETT MONTGOMERY Rochester, NY | 2.8 |
| GROWING UP GREEN CHARTER SCHOOL II Jamaica, NY | 2.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Union East Elementary School
What grades does Union East Elementary School serve?
Union East Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Union East Elementary School?
Union East Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 975 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union East Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union East Elementary School rank in NY?
Union East Elementary School ranks #4,681 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Union East Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union East Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 East Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union East Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Union East Elementary School a charter school?
No, Union East Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union East Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Union East Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union East Elementary School?
64.8% of students at Union East 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 975
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 64.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (716) 686-3620
Resources & Links
District
CHEEKTOWAGA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 2,371
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,426
- District Rank
- #3 of 3
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