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#349 of 635 schools in WV
Union Elementary School
Elementary School · Upshur County Schools · Buckhannon, WV
An Upshur County Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
481 Heavner Grove Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201
- Math 33% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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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 4Car-Dependent
- City Safety: High1,655/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buckhannon), 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
$51,597
Median home value
$162,600
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26201; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhannon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 2.9 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Washington District ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Buckhannon Academy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Tennerton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 304 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Upshur County Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,908NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Elementary School is listed in UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Elementary School
Union Elementary School is a public elementary school in Buckhannon, WV, part of Upshur County Schools, serving approximately 258 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #349 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% 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 Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School is 16.1:1. 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 WV?
Union Elementary School ranks #349 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Union Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Upshur County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (304) 472-1394
- Area population (ZIP 26201)
- 19,020
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 26201; 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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