Very Good
#403 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 33% in state
Union Elementary School
Elementary School · Union Sd 5 · Union, OR
An Union Sd 5 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
PO Box 868, Union, OR 97883
- Math 23% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated741/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$57,198
Median home value
$225,100
Median rent
$1,049/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97883; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Union Sd 5
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,960NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Elementary School is listed in Union SD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Elementary School
Union Elementary School is a public elementary school in Union, OR, part of Union Sd 5, serving approximately 207 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #403 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% 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 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School is 15.9:1. 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 OR?
Union Elementary School ranks #403 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Union Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% 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?
70.0% 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
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (541) 562-5278
- Area population (ZIP 97883)
- 2,634
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
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 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97883; 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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