Excellent
#20 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 1% in state
Union Furnace Elementary School
Elementary School · Logan-hocking Local · Union Furnace, OH
A Logan-hocking Local elementary school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.
36140 Limebank Road, Union Furnace, OH 43158
- Math 90% proficient (2022)
- Reading 95% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Furnace Elementary School score 93% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 93% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average634/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,356
Median home value
$58,400
Median rent
$1,081/mo
College educated
3.7%
Homeownership
31.8%
Poverty rate
46.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43158; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–4 | 4.8 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–4 | Not available | 413 | Compare → |
| Chieftain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–4 | Not available | 363 | Compare → |
| Hocking Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 120 | 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.
Logan-hocking Local
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Furnace Elementary School is listed in Logan-Hocking Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Furnace Elementary School
Union Furnace Elementary School is a public elementary school in Union Furnace, OH, part of Logan-hocking Local, serving approximately 179 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Furnace Elementary School
What grades does Union Furnace Elementary School serve?
Union Furnace Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Union Furnace Elementary School?
Union Furnace Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Furnace Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Furnace Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Furnace Elementary School rank in OH?
Union Furnace Elementary School ranks #20 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Union Furnace Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Furnace Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Furnace Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Furnace Elementary School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Union Furnace Elementary School a charter school?
No, Union Furnace Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Furnace Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Union Furnace Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hocking County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (740) 380-6881
- Area population (ZIP 43158)
- 190
- Area median age
- 22.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 43158; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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