Union Elementary School

Public PK, KG-2

3834 S 91st Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353-9394

(623) 478-5000

District: Union Elementary District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,071

Students who attend Union Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hurley Ranch Elementary
High:	Tolleson Union High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 348

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.7%

African American:

15.8%

White:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.9%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2009 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.14. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.7%), African American (15.8%), White (4.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Elementary School is 17.3. (See more...)

Compare Union Elementary School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Elementary School is $12,071.

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Rank History for Union Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2009	9.14	1028^th	1062	3.2%

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Enrollment information for Union Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	14	0	0	17	43	n/a	n/a	6	80
1989	10	0	0	13	74	n/a	n/a	-13	84
1990	3	n/a	n/a	16	79	n/a	n/a	-15	83
1991	3	0	0	12	72	n/a	n/a	1	88
1992	6	0	0	14	60	n/a	n/a	1	81
1993	6	0	0	30	62	n/a	n/a	0	98
1994	2	0	0	22	65	n/a	n/a	0	89
1995	3	0	0	31	76	n/a	n/a	0	110
1996	3	0	0	31	76	n/a	n/a	0	110
1997	9	0	0	23	81	n/a	n/a	0	113
1998	4	0	0	27	80	n/a	n/a	0	111
1999	0	0	0	26	62	n/a	n/a	0	88
2000	2	0	0	23	48	n/a	n/a	0	73
2001	1	0	0	29	52	n/a	n/a	0	82
2002	24	23	1	112	45	n/a	n/a	0	205
2003	24	23	1	112	45	n/a	n/a	0	205
2004	37	48	3	242	42	n/a	n/a	0	372
2005	48	78	6	293	46	n/a	n/a	0	471
2006	50	82	18	255	34	n/a	n/a	0	439
2007	33	90	23	281	17	n/a	n/a	0	444
2008	29	35	18	219	7	n/a	n/a	0	308
2009	36	63	13	303	7	n/a	n/a	0	422
2010	1	0	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	17
2011	2	2	1	11	0	0	1	0	17
2012	0	2	0	13	0	0	1	0	16
2013	0	3	1	15	0	0	0	0	19
2014	1	2	0	18	0	0	0	0	21
2015	1	3	0	21	1	0	0	0	26
2016	28	38	2	246	6	1	7	0	328
2017	44	47	2	326	7	0	14	0	440
2018	23	51	4	260	10	0	8	0	356
2019	23	51	4	267	8	1	10	0	364
2020	28	48	2	247	7	2	7	0	341
2021	18	43	1	242	5	1	2	0	312
2022	16	50	1	256	9	0	7	0	339
2023	13	52	2	232	10	1	10	0	320
2024	16	55	2	260	6	3	6	0	348

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	80	5.8	13.7	n/a
1989	84	5.8	14.4	n/a
1990	83	7.3	11.3	n/a
1991	88	6.8	12.9	n/a
1992	81	7.0	11.5	n/a
1993	98	7.0	14.0	n/a
1994	89	6.0	14.8	n/a
1995	110	5.8	19.0	n/a
1996	110	5.8	19.0	n/a
1997	113	6.8	16.6	n/a
1998	111	6.8	16.3	n/a
1999	88	5.0	17.6	n/a
2000	73	6.0	12.2	n/a
2001	82	6.0	13.7	n/a
2002	205	8.0	25.6	n/a
2003	205	8.0	25.6	n/a
2004	372	17.0	21.9	93.5
2005	471	10.0	47.1	99.4
2006	439	16.5	26.6	98.9
2007	444	24.0	18.5	83.6
2008	308	13.0	23.7	30.2
2009	422	19.0	22.2	79.4
2010	17	1.0	17.0	n/a
2011	17	1.0	17.0	17.6
2012	16	1.0	16.0	n/a
2013	19	1.0	19.0	n/a
2014	21	1.0	21.0	n/a
2015	26	1.0	26.0	0
2016	328	14.0	23.4	1.5
2017	440	21.6	20.3	99.3
2018	356	17.0	20.9	81.7
2019	364	16.0	22.7	81.9
2020	341	15.8	21.5	66.6
2021	312	15.0	20.8	n/a
2022	339	16.0	21.1	66.7
2023	320	16.0	20.0	66.9
2024	348	20.0	17.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	80	5.8	13.7	n/a
1989	84	5.8	14.4	n/a
1990	83	7.3	11.3	n/a
1991	88	6.8	12.9	n/a
1992	81	7.0	11.5	n/a
1993	98	7.0	14.0	n/a
1994	89	6.0	14.8	n/a
1995	110	5.8	19.0	n/a
1996	110	5.8	19.0	n/a
1997	113	6.8	16.6	n/a
1998	111	6.8	16.3	n/a
1999	88	5.0	17.6	n/a
2000	73	6.0	12.2	n/a
2001	82	6.0	13.7	n/a
2002	205	8.0	25.6	n/a
2003	205	8.0	25.6	n/a
2004	372	17.0	21.9	93.5
2005	471	10.0	47.1	99.4
2006	439	16.5	26.6	98.9
2007	444	24.0	18.5	83.6
2008	308	13.0	23.7	30.2
2009	422	19.0	22.2	79.4
2010	17	1.0	17.0	n/a
2011	17	1.0	17.0	17.6
2012	16	1.0	16.0	n/a
2013	19	1.0	19.0	n/a
2014	21	1.0	21.0	n/a
2015	26	1.0	26.0	0
2016	328	14.0	23.4	1.5
2017	440	21.6	20.3	99.3
2018	356	17.0	20.9	81.7
2019	364	16.0	22.7	81.9
2020	341	15.8	21.5	66.6
2021	312	15.0	20.8	n/a
2022	339	16.0	21.1	66.7
2023	320	16.0	20.0	66.9
2024	348	20.0	17.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union Elementary School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$331 (3.9%)	$219 (2.6%)	$880 (10.4%)	$6,685 (78.8%)	$1,253 (14.8%)	$7,938 (93.5%)	$8,488
2020	$350 (4.8%)	$678 (9.3%)	$1,378 (18.9%)	$6,076 (83.6%)	$168 (2.3%)	$6,244 (85.9%)	$7,272
2021	$411 (4.4%)	$301 (3.2%)	$1,123 (12.1%)	$6,848 (73.5%)	$1,758 (18.9%)	$8,605 (92.4%)	$9,317
2022	$1,487 (12.3%)	$1,469 (12.2%)	$4,443 (36.8%)	$7,587 (62.9%)	$1,528 (12.7%)	$9,115 (75.5%)	$12,071

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	364	320	12.1%
African American	51	52	2%
American Indian	8	10	25%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	267	232	13.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	23	13	43.5%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.9%	66.9%	15%

Schools Near Union Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)						AASA Mathematics (2024)						AzSCI Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	3834 S 91st Ave	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	Union Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 478-5000	348	20	17.3		16 (4.6%)	55 (15.8%)	260 (74.7%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.7%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.7%)								(n/a)															$12,071	$1,487	$1,469	$4,443	$7,587	$1,528	$9,115
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain	Public, Charter	K-8	2504 S 91st Ave	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	P.L.C. Charter Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 474-2120	879				33 (3.8%)	96 (10.9%)	724 (82.4%)	9 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.7%)	13.4	814^th of 912 public elementary schools	10.7%		26.2	883^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	29.1%	69	26.0	28.0	23.0	32.0	33.0	24.0	29.0	17.0		11.0	18.0		14.0	17.0		$00			$00
Dos Rios Elementary	Public	K-8	2150 S 87th Ave	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	Union Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 474-7004	649	39	16.6		31 (4.8%)	80 (12.3%)	491 (75.7%)	10 (1.5%)	28 (4.3%)	5 (0.8%)	4 (0.6%)								(n/a)					18.0	22.0						14.0			$10,639	$1,363	$1,611	$4,337	$6,334	$1,332	$7,665
Country Place Elementary	Public	K-8	10207 W Country Place Blvd	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	Littleton Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 478-6100	896	48	18.6		36 (4.0%)	107 (11.9%)	711 (79.4%)	3 (0.3%)	13 (1.5%)	7 (0.8%)	19 (2.1%)	20.2	696^th of 912 public elementary schools	23.7%		30.3	818^th of 1245 public elementary schools	34.3%	122	28.0	43.0	32.0	23.0	28.0	31.0	17.0	31.0	24.0		11.0	12.0	21.0	16.0	$9,848	$761	$311	$1,833	$6,899	$1,877	$8,776
Tuscano Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3850 S 79th Ave	Phoenix	85043	Maricopa County	Fowler Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 707-2300	496	30	16.5		35 (7.1%)	67 (13.5%)	373 (75.2%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	7 (1.4%)	11.3	851^st of 912 public elementary schools	6.7%		17.5	1059^th of 1245 public elementary schools	14.9%	208		31.0	16.0				15.0	19.0	23.0							$00			$00
Tres Rios Elementary School	Public	K-8	5025 S 103rd Ave	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	Littleton Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 478-6300	630	38	16.5		28 (4.4%)	52 (8.3%)	531 (84.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.2%)	23.1	648^th of 912 public elementary schools	28.9%		23.1	941^st of 1245 public elementary schools	24.4%	293	39.0	31.0		20.0	22.0	23.0	40.0	21.0				16.0		15.0	$10,605	$780	$344	$1,905	$7,438	$2,043	$9,481
Sun Canyon School	Public	PK, KG-5	8150 W Durango St	Phoenix	85043	Maricopa County	Fowler Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 707-2000	584	27	21.6		19 (3.3%)	61 (10.4%)	474 (81.2%)	7 (1.2%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.1%)	21.7	672^nd of 912 public elementary schools	26.3%		25.3	901^st of 1245 public elementary schools	27.6%	229	30.0	36.0	19.0				47.0	32.0	17.0				14.0			$00			$00
Fine Arts Academy	Public	K-8	1700 S 103rd Ave	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	Littleton Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 478-6400	808	40	20.2		55 (6.8%)	106 (13.1%)	597 (73.9%)	15 (1.9%)	8 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.2%)	10.3	866^th of 912 public elementary schools	5.0%		21.2	975^th of 1245 public elementary schools	21.7%	109	20.0	30.0	26.0	23.0	28.0	31.0	18.0	16.0	12.0		13.0	13.0	15.0	17.0	$9,829	$696	$330	$1,722	$6,781	$2,022	$8,803
ASDB - ELP FBC West Valley Preschool	Public	PK	2430 S 75th Ave	Phoenix	85043	Maricopa County	Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 404-2512	12				6 (50.0%)	1 (8.3%)	4 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Academy of Math and Science Avondale	Public, Charter	K-8	10649 W Buckeye Rd	Phoenix	85353	Maricopa County	Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 888-6697	1,160				76 (6.6%)	193 (16.6%)	857 (73.9%)	20 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	11 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27.3	607^th of 912 public elementary schools	33.4%		45.4	600^th of 1245 public elementary schools	51.8%	7	30.0	43.0	30.0	44.0	52.0	35.0	34.0	27.0	26.0	28.0	32.0	20.0	26.0	22.0	$8,289	$1,247	$1,548	$4,042	$3,467	$2,027	$5,494

Frequently Asked Questions about Union Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Union Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Union Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hurley Ranch Elementary
High : Tolleson Union High School

What is the racial makeup of Union Elementary School?

Students at Union Elementary School are 75% Hispanic, 16% African American, 5% White, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Union Elementary School in?

Union Elementary District

How many students attend Union Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 348 students attended Union Elementary School.

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