Union Local Elementary School

Summary:

Union Local Elementary School is a public elementary school in Belmont, Ohio, serving 635 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Union Local District, which is ranked 489 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Union Local Elementary School's performance on Ohio State Tests is generally below the state average across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts were lower than the state averages for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.4% in 2019-2020 to 37.3% in 2021-2022, which may be impacting its academic performance. When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Leona Ave Middle School, Union Local Elementary School generally underperforms in academic achievement.

The school's student population is predominantly white, at 94.96% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 42.68% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage compared to some nearby schools. These factors, along with the performance gaps between different student subgroups, suggest the need for a closer examination of equity and inclusion practices within the school to better serve its diverse community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 66699 Belmont Morristown Rd
       Belmont, OH  43718-9568


(740) 782-1384

District: Union Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
896th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,628 Help


Students who attend Union Local Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Union Local Middle School
High:    Union Local High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  602

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.3%
Two or more races:
2.0%
Hispanic:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.2% Help


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Compare Details Union Local Elementary School ranks worse than 56.8% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.76. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), two or more races (2%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Local Elementary School is 15.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Local Elementary School is $11,628.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Union Local Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Local Elementary School 896th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Union Local Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Union Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Local 489th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Union Local Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Union Local Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.95 1050th 1471 28.6%
2005 52.21 856th 1501 43.0%
2006 52.79 882nd 1504 41.4%
2007 42.37 1122nd 1609 30.3%
2008 54.23 931st 1582 41.2%
2009 52.98 996th 1610 38.1%
2010 59.13 885th 1662 46.8%
2011 58.36 943rd 1686 44.1%
2012 53.98 1047th 1709 38.7%
2013 53.53 1046th 1701 38.5%
2014 59.93 930th 1687 44.9%
2015 53.65 975th 1684 42.1%
2016 47.99 1038th 1678 38.1%
2017 59.00 885th 1651 46.4%
2018 60.61 803rd 1636 50.9%
2019 55.14 921st 1676 45.0%
2021 56.61 834th 1610 48.2%
2022 41.83 1024th 1588 35.5%
2023 51.44 909th 1596 43.0%
2024 51.76 896th 1577 43.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Union Local Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.25 430th 856 49.8%
2024 40.19 493rd 900 45.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Union Local Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.83 704th 1465 51.9%
2019 45.72 920th 1465 37.2%
2021 42.94 823rd 1404 41.4%
2022 28.66 1046th 1419 26.3%
2023 46.40 851st 1447 41.2%
2024 47.77 862nd 1484 41.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Union Local Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.55 700th 1518 53.9%
2019 56.69 815th 1502 45.7%
2021 51.23 801st 1467 45.4%
2022 43.07 947th 1488 36.4%
2023 52.25 820th 1483 44.7%
2024 49.67 855th 1466 41.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Union Local Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.32 541st 1021 47.0%
2019 35.79 619th 956 35.3%
2021 30.29 548th 765 28.4%
2022 30.51 592nd 824 28.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Union Local Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.30 605th 759 20.3%
2021 49.76 141st 219 35.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Union Local Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.33 877th 1536 42.9%
2019 52.96 872nd 1535 43.2%
2021 53.46 774th 1499 48.4%
2022 35.15 1045th 1518 31.2%
2023 46.62 917th 1498 38.8%
2024 50.56 858th 1485 42.2%
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Rank History for White students at Union Local Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.22 876th 1309 33.1%
2019 38.00 938th 1271 26.2%
2021 38.01 867th 1249 30.6%
2022 21.80 1064th 1242 14.3%
2023 29.88 955th 1215 21.4%
2024 31.54 932nd 1190 21.7%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Union Local Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Union Local Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 666 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2000 603 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2001 663 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 664
2002 623 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 2 627
2003 623 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 2 627
2004 632 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 5 639
2005 619 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 5 625
2006 623 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 7 633
2007 603 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 5 614
2008 618 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 8 628
2009 668 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 673
2010 678 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 681
2011 704 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 708
2012 687 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 693
2013 710 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 715
2014 724 0 1 2 0 0 4 0 731
2015 737 0 0 0 3 0 4 0 744
2016 727 0 0 0 2 0 9 0 738
2017 722 0 0 1 0 0 9 0 732
2018 702 1 0 5 0 0 10 0 718
2019 703 5 0 8 0 0 10 0 726
2020 680 2 0 10 0 0 13 0 705
2021 613 4 0 6 0 0 13 0 636
2022 626 6 0 7 0 0 16 0 655
2023 603 4 0 14 0 0 14 0 635
2024 574 7 0 9 0 0 12 0 602

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 Local Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 669 36.7 18.2 0
2000 606 38.5 15.7 46.5
2001 664 36.5 18.2 44.9
2002 627 51.0 12.3 47.4
2003 627 51.0 12.3 47.4
2004 639 47.0 13.6 48.4
2005 625 45.9 13.6 46.9
2006 633 42.9 14.8 51.3
2007 614 51.0 12.0 43
2008 628 44.0 14.3 n/a
2009 673 45.0 15.0 46.1
2010 681 45.0 15.1 44.4
2011 708 43.0 16.4 49
2012 693 42.0 16.5 45.7
2013 715 44.0 16.2 47.1
2014 731 50.0 14.6 39.9
2015 744 n/a n/a 39.7
2016 738 58.0 12.7 42.3
2017 732 52.0 14.0 44.1
2018 718 50.1 14.3 43.6
2019 726 49.0 14.8 39.9
2020 705 46.0 15.3 39.7
2021 636 46.0 13.8 n/a
2022 655 46.0 14.2 n/a
2023 635 45.0 14.1 42.7
2024 602 38.0 15.8 41.2

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 Local Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 669 36.7 18.2 0
2000 606 38.5 15.7 46.5
2001 664 36.5 18.2 44.9
2002 627 51.0 12.3 47.4
2003 627 51.0 12.3 47.4
2004 639 47.0 13.6 48.4
2005 625 45.9 13.6 46.9
2006 633 42.9 14.8 51.3
2007 614 51.0 12.0 43
2008 628 44.0 14.3 n/a
2009 673 45.0 15.0 46.1
2010 681 45.0 15.1 44.4
2011 708 43.0 16.4 49
2012 693 42.0 16.5 45.7
2013 715 44.0 16.2 47.1
2014 731 50.0 14.6 39.9
2015 744 n/a n/a 39.7
2016 738 58.0 12.7 42.3
2017 732 52.0 14.0 44.1
2018 718 50.1 14.3 43.6
2019 726 49.0 14.8 39.9
2020 705 46.0 15.3 39.7
2021 636 46.0 13.8 n/a
2022 655 46.0 14.2 n/a
2023 635 45.0 14.1 42.7
2024 602 38.0 15.8 41.2

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 Local Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,275
2022 $10,780
2023 $11,223
2024 $11,628

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Local Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 921st of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 909th of 1596 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Union Local Elementary School)75.965.7
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Union Local)75.965.7
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union Local Elementary School)73.250.5
 22.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union Local)73.250.5
 22.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Union Local Elementary School)7566.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Union Local)7566.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Union Local Elementary School)65.254.8
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Union Local)65.254.8
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Union Local Elementary School)61.167.7
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Union Local)61.167.7
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Union Local Elementary School)46.340.9
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Union Local)46.340.9
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Union Local Elementary School)65.766.7
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Union Local)65.766.7
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students726635
 12.5%
African American54
 20%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic814
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White703603
 14.2%
Two or More Races1014
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.9%42.7%
 2.7%


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Students at Union Local Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Union Local Elementary School ranks 896th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 602 students attended Union Local Elementary School.

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

Middle : Union Local Middle School
High : Union Local High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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