Union Elementary School

Summary:

Union Elementary School is a public elementary school in Zionsville, Indiana, serving 529 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the highly-ranked Zionsville Community Schools district, which is ranked 4th out of 381 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Union Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Indiana, with impressive academic performance. The school's ILEARN test scores are significantly higher than state averages, with 65.59% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 81.18% proficient or better in Math. Union Elementary's 3rd and 4th-grade ILEARN scores in both subjects outperform the Zionsville Community Schools district and the state of Indiana. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with 81.66% White, 2.27% African American, 4.54% Hispanic, and 6.43% Asian students.

While Union Elementary's performance is exceptional, nearby schools like College Wood Elementary and Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary also demonstrate outstanding academic results. Union Elementary's low chronic absenteeism rate and low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch suggest that the school may need to focus on supporting students from more disadvantaged backgrounds to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

11750 E 300 S
Zionsville, IN 46077

(317) 733-4007

District: Zionsville Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,540

Students who attend Union Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Zionsville Middle School
High:	Zionsville Community High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 529

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.7%

Asian:

6.4%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Union Elementary School ranks better than 96.2% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 4^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Zionsville Community Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.23. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.7%), Asian (6.4%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Zionsville Community Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Elementary School is 15.2. 3 elementary schools in the Zionsville Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Union Elementary School employs 34.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Elementary School is $8,540. 5 elementary schools in the Zionsville Community Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Union Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Zionsville Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Zionsville Community Schools 5^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Union Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	67.96	281^st	959	70.7%
2006	91.47	28^th	961	97.1%
2007	88.83	40^th	985	95.9%
2008	89.43	43^rd	996	95.7%
2009	90.99	27^th	1003	97.3%
2010	90.14	28^th	1009	97.2%
2011	87.30	41^st	1025	96.0%
2012	90.22	12^th	1015	98.8%
2013	91.31	7^th	1035	99.3%
2014	88.83	19^th	1036	98.2%
2015	94.78	8^th	1040	99.2%
2016	94.92	4^th	1046	99.6%
2017	95.45	5^th	1033	99.5%
2018	92.11	32^nd	1027	96.9%
2019	95.37	13^th	1031	98.7%
2021	95.98	20^th	1016	98.0%
2022	94.76	26^th	1020	97.5%
2023	90.97	59^th	1016	94.2%
2024	94.23	38^th	1010	96.2%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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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	191	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	193
1989	163	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
1990	166	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
1991	180	4	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
1992	168	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	174
1993	166	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
1994	179	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
1995	164	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
1996	164	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
1997	179	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	183
1998	176	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
1999	144	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
2000	159	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	163
2001	183	0	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	188
2002	174	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
2003	174	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
2004	152	0	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2005	134	0	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
2006	129	0	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	140
2007	118	0	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	127
2008	255	3	13	8	2	n/a	n/a	7	288
2009	298	2	13	9	3	n/a	n/a	15	340
2010	326	3	11	6	2	n/a	n/a	16	364
2011	336	1	12	18	1	0	17	0	385
2012	363	1	12	11	1	0	19	0	407
2013	399	3	15	13	1	0	24	0	455
2014	501	1	17	19	0	0	30	0	568
2015	506	2	20	23	0	0	32	0	583
2016	540	3	29	31	0	0	23	0	626
2017	553	8	30	31	1	0	22	0	645
2018	554	10	31	32	0	0	25	0	652
2019	619	15	36	26	0	0	24	0	720
2020	575	14	34	27	0	0	29	0	679
2021	542	14	36	28	0	0	35	0	655
2022	543	15	35	29	0	0	33	0	655
2023	432	12	34	24	0	0	27	0	529

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	193	10.9	17.7	4.7
1989	164	9.9	16.5	6.1
1990	169	9.4	17.9	3.6
1991	187	9.9	18.8	2.1
1992	174	9.7	17.9	3.4
1993	172	11.9	14.5	4.7
1994	184	11.9	15.5	2.2
1995	168	10.9	15.4	4.2
1996	168	10.9	15.4	4.2
1997	183	10.5	17.4	7.2
1998	177	10.4	17.0	7.9
1999	145	8.7	16.7	9.7
2000	163	9.2	17.7	8
2001	188	10.9	17.2	11.7
2002	184	11.0	16.7	9.2
2003	184	11.0	16.7	9.2
2004	162	11.6	14.0	9.3
2005	145	8.0	18.1	9
2006	140	8.1	17.3	8.6
2007	127	n/a	n/a	7.1
2008	288	16.6	17.3	3.9
2009	340	19.8	17.2	5.2
2010	364	20.6	17.6	6.9
2011	385	21.8	17.5	6.5
2012	407	22.5	18.0	5.4
2013	455	27.5	16.5	6.8
2014	568	28.4	19.9	4.2
2015	583	32.0	18.2	3.8
2016	626	34.0	18.4	3.7
2017	645	36.0	17.8	3.6
2018	652	37.2	17.5	3.2
2019	720	38.0	18.9	3.1
2020	679	40.3	16.8	2.7
2021	655	50.2	13.0	2.1
2022	655	43.0	15.2	3.1
2023	529	34.6	15.2	3

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	193	10.9	17.7	4.7
1989	164	9.9	16.5	6.1
1990	169	9.4	17.9	3.6
1991	187	9.9	18.8	2.1
1992	174	9.7	17.9	3.4
1993	172	11.9	14.5	4.7
1994	184	11.9	15.5	2.2
1995	168	10.9	15.4	4.2
1996	168	10.9	15.4	4.2
1997	183	10.5	17.4	7.2
1998	177	10.4	17.0	7.9
1999	145	8.7	16.7	9.7
2000	163	9.2	17.7	8
2001	188	10.9	17.2	11.7
2002	184	11.0	16.7	9.2
2003	184	11.0	16.7	9.2
2004	162	11.6	14.0	9.3
2005	145	8.0	18.1	9
2006	140	8.1	17.3	8.6
2007	127	n/a	n/a	7.1
2008	288	16.6	17.3	3.9
2009	340	19.8	17.2	5.2
2010	364	20.6	17.6	6.9
2011	385	21.8	17.5	6.5
2012	407	22.5	18.0	5.4
2013	455	27.5	16.5	6.8
2014	568	28.4	19.9	4.2
2015	583	32.0	18.2	3.8
2016	626	34.0	18.4	3.7
2017	645	36.0	17.8	3.6
2018	652	37.2	17.5	3.2
2019	720	38.0	18.9	3.1
2020	679	40.3	16.8	2.7
2021	655	50.2	13.0	2.1
2022	655	43.0	15.2	3.1
2023	529	34.6	15.2	3

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	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$64 (0.8%)	$7,512 (99.1%)	$7,577
2020	$81 (1.0%)	$8,202 (99.0%)	$8,283
2021	$75 (0.8%)	$8,838 (99.1%)	$8,914
2022	$43 (0.5%)	$8,497 (99.5%)	$8,540

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 13^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 59^th of 1016 Elementary schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union Elementary School)	75.2	61.4	13.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Zionsville Community Schools)	72	67.6	4.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Union Elementary School)	90.2	73.9	16.3%
3rd Grade Math (Zionsville Community Schools)	84.9	82.4	2.6%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Union Elementary School)	72	57.9	14.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Zionsville Community Schools)	73.2	65.6	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Union Elementary School)	84.7	77.5	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Zionsville Community Schools)	87.2	79.6	7.6%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Union Elementary School)	79.7	66.7	13%
4th Grade Science (Zionsville Community Schools)	79	70.8	8.2%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	720	529	26.5%
African American	15	12	20%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	36	34	5.6%
Hispanic	26	24	7.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	619	432	30.2%
Two or More Races	24	27	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.1%	3%	0%

Schools Near Union Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Social Studies (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	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	11750 E 300 S	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 733-4007	529	35	15.2	3.0%	432 (81.7%)	12 (2.3%)	24 (4.5%)	34 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.1%)	94.2	38^th of 1010 public elementary schools	96.2%		91	59^th of 1016 public elementary schools	94.2%	21	62.8	69.1		65.6	81.4	81.0		81.2		$8,540	$43	$8,497
College Wood Elementary School	Public	K-5	12415 Shelborne Rd	Carmel	46032	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 733-6430	644	36	17.8	4.8%	364 (56.5%)	22 (3.4%)	15 (2.3%)	222 (34.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.3%)	98.2	5^th of 1010 public elementary schools	99.5%		98	3^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	99.7%	2	80.3	77.6	77.5	78.5	85.5	87.9	79.8	84.3	77.5	$10,252	$397	$9,856
West Clay Elementary School	Public	K-5	3495 W 126 St	Carmel	46032	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 733-6500	599	38	15.9	4.2%	328 (54.8%)	21 (3.5%)	11 (1.8%)	209 (34.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	98.3	4^th of 1010 public elementary schools	99.6%		98	4^th of 1016 public elementary schools	99.6%		80.0	74.3	82.4	79.0	90.5	82.3	83.2	85.1	80.8	$9,903	$216	$9,687
Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	4700 S 975 E	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 873-2376	817	54	15.0	4.5%	704 (86.2%)	7 (0.9%)	36 (4.4%)	39 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.7%)	98	6^th of 1010 public elementary schools	99.4%		96.7	12^th of 1016 public elementary schools	98.8%	6	78.9	80.6		79.8	93.9	81.8		87.5		$9,285	$79	$9,206
Eagle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	350 N 6th St	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 873-1234	377	31	12.2	8.2%	285 (75.6%)	16 (4.2%)	34 (9.0%)	19 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.6%)	85	128^th of 1010 public elementary schools	87.3%		96.8	10^th of 1016 public elementary schools	99.0%	118	52.1	63.5		57.9	66.2	70.3		68.3		$9,435	$230	$9,205
Trailside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	4200 South 875 East	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 873-8057	504	32	15.9	3.6%	399 (79.2%)	7 (1.4%)	22 (4.4%)	50 (9.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.8%)	94.5	33^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	96.7%					(n/a)	63.4	66.3		64.8	87.1	79.4		83.4
Smoky Row Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 W 136th St	Carmel	46032	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 571-4084	675	42	16.0	7.1%	474 (70.2%)	31 (4.6%)	22 (3.3%)	118 (17.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.9%)	96.1	16^th of 1010 public elementary schools	98.4%		96.1	20^th of 1016 public elementary schools	98.0%	4	58.8	83.3	69.0	71.8	81.4	84.1	76.0	80.9	77.0	$10,275	$247	$10,028
Shamrock Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	747 W 161st St	Westfield	46074	Hamilton County	Westfield-Washington Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 867-7400	615	38	16.1	10.4%	491 (79.8%)	22 (3.6%)	34 (5.5%)	43 (7.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.4%)	88.1	93^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	90.8%		87.4	93^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	90.8%		62.0	60.8		61.5	70.8	68.8		69.9		$10,107	$317	$9,790
Maple Glen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	17171 Ditch Rd	Westfield	46074	Hamilton County	Westfield-Washington Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 896-4700	562	35	16.0	12.1%	444 (79.0%)	23 (4.1%)	37 (6.6%)	28 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.3%)	91.1	62^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	93.9%		88	85^th of 1016 public elementary schools	91.6%	23	60.9	70.9		65.9	72.2	73.1		72.7		$10,450	$175	$10,275
Towne Meadow Elementary School	Public	K-5	10850 Towne Rd	Carmel	46032	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 733-2645	586	35	16.6	9.7%	377 (64.3%)	25 (4.3%)	26 (4.4%)	122 (20.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.8%)	94.5	34^th of 1010 public elementary schools	96.6%		96.3	17^th of 1016 public elementary schools	98.3%	17	74.4	61.8	72.7	69.2	80.2	71.6	76.1	75.7	75.0	$10,676	$385	$10,291

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 : Zionsville Middle School
High : Zionsville Community High School

Is Union Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Union Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 38^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Union Elementary School?

Students at Union Elementary School are 82% White, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American.

How many students attend Union Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 529 students attended Union Elementary School.

What district is Union Elementary School in?

Zionsville Community Schools

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