North Union Elementary School

Summary:

North Union Elementary School is a public elementary school in Richwood, Ohio, serving 666 students in grades PK-5 as part of the North Union Local School District.

North Union Elementary School has consistently performed well on state assessments, with a majority of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates exceeded the state averages in all subject areas and grade levels. However, the school has seen fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.8% in 2019-2020 to 26.7% in 2021-2022, with the current rate of 10.4% still higher than the state average. While the school has performed well for several student subgroups, including male students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students, its performance for white students and special education students has been relatively lower compared to other subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, North Union Elementary outperforms Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary and Ridgemont Elementary in academic achievement, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, suggesting that it has faced some challenges in maintaining its academic performance, which may be an area for further investigation and improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 420 Grove St
       Richwood, OH  43344-9022


(740) 943-3113

District: North Union Local School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
599th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend North Union Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Union Middle School
High:    North Union High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  666

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.9%
Two or more races:
2.9%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.9% Help


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Compare Details North Union Elementary School ranks better than 62% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.34. (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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Union Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Union Elementary School 599th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See North Union Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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White students:


North Union Local School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Union Local School District 315th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Union Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at North Union Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 30.32 1194th 1501 20.5%
2006 57.93 778th 1504 48.3%
2007 59.12 827th 1609 48.6%
2008 53.71 947th 1582 40.1%
2009 56.57 917th 1610 43.0%
2010 71.87 500th 1662 69.9%
2011 76.04 355th 1686 78.9%
2012 74.60 426th 1709 75.1%
2013 73.58 475th 1701 72.1%
2014 71.14 583rd 1687 65.4%
2015 48.57 1049th 1684 37.7%
2016 61.69 811th 1678 51.7%
2017 76.23 408th 1651 75.3%
2018 76.03 412th 1636 74.8%
2019 75.67 431st 1676 74.3%
2021 75.63 437th 1610 72.9%
2022 72.17 516th 1588 67.5%
2023 72.96 490th 1596 69.3%
2024 67.34 599th 1577 62.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Union Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.70 393rd 856 54.1%
2024 40.86 484th 900 46.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Union Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.34 403rd 1465 72.5%
2019 75.91 283rd 1465 80.7%
2021 79.74 199th 1404 85.8%
2022 71.89 356th 1419 74.9%
2023 73.10 334th 1447 76.9%
2024 64.19 542nd 1484 63.5%
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Rank History for Female students at North Union Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.96 467th 1518 69.2%
2019 77.24 323rd 1502 78.5%
2021 69.99 462nd 1467 68.5%
2022 68.81 512th 1488 65.6%
2023 70.95 471st 1483 68.2%
2024 65.92 566th 1466 61.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Union Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.97 105th 1021 89.7%
2019 87.65 64th 956 93.3%
2021 71.85 125th 765 83.7%
2022 45.03 414th 824 49.8%
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Rank History for Male students at North Union Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.48 331st 1536 78.5%
2019 75.86 391st 1535 74.5%
2021 77.45 342nd 1499 77.2%
2022 74.42 420th 1518 72.3%
2023 74.37 414th 1498 72.4%
2024 67.04 556th 1485 62.6%
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Rank History for White students at North Union Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.14 464th 1309 64.6%
2019 67.50 450th 1271 64.6%
2021 63.38 481st 1249 61.5%
2022 60.53 550th 1242 55.7%
2023 60.82 537th 1215 55.8%
2024 50.47 679th 1190 42.9%
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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.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Union Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 689 5 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 701
2006 679 5 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2007 692 8 3 8 0 n/a n/a 2 713
2008 689 6 2 5 0 n/a n/a 1 703
2009 672 8 3 8 0 n/a n/a 1 692
2010 651 5 3 7 0 n/a n/a 1 667
2011 662 0 4 2 0 0 12 0 680
2012 672 0 2 2 0 0 11 0 687
2013 661 2 2 6 0 0 8 0 679
2014 681 1 1 6 0 0 6 0 695
2015 708 1 1 6 1 0 6 0 723
2016 689 0 1 6 0 0 12 0 708
2017 696 3 0 9 1 0 15 0 724
2018 698 5 1 11 1 0 15 0 731
2019 712 1 0 8 1 0 17 0 739
2020 695 1 0 8 1 0 18 0 723
2021 651 0 0 12 1 3 20 0 687
2022 625 4 0 7 1 2 21 0 660
2023 632 3 0 9 1 2 19 0 666

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

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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 North Union Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 701 36.9 19.0 23.8
2006 693 37.9 18.3 30
2007 713 40.0 17.8 35.4
2008 703 39.0 18.0 n/a
2009 692 41.0 16.9 42.4
2010 667 39.0 17.1 48.8
2011 680 37.0 18.3 51.5
2012 687 37.0 18.5 45
2013 679 42.0 16.1 47.6
2014 695 39.0 17.8 47.1
2015 723 n/a n/a 47.9
2016 708 37.0 19.1 44.6
2017 724 37.0 19.5 44.9
2018 731 36.0 20.3 45.6
2019 739 34.0 21.7 37.2
2020 723 34.0 21.2 39
2021 687 34.0 20.2 n/a
2022 660 32.0 20.6 n/a
2023 666 32.0 20.8 41.9

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 North Union Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 701 36.9 19.0 23.8
2006 693 37.9 18.3 30
2007 713 40.0 17.8 35.4
2008 703 39.0 18.0 n/a
2009 692 41.0 16.9 42.4
2010 667 39.0 17.1 48.8
2011 680 37.0 18.3 51.5
2012 687 37.0 18.5 45
2013 679 42.0 16.1 47.6
2014 695 39.0 17.8 47.1
2015 723 n/a n/a 47.9
2016 708 37.0 19.1 44.6
2017 724 37.0 19.5 44.9
2018 731 36.0 20.3 45.6
2019 739 34.0 21.7 37.2
2020 723 34.0 21.2 39
2021 687 34.0 20.2 n/a
2022 660 32.0 20.6 n/a
2023 666 32.0 20.8 41.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Union Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,371
2022 $10,616
2023 $10,842

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Union 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 431st of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 490th of 1596 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Union Elementary School)80.665.1
 15.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Union Local School District)80.665.1
 15.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Union Elementary School)75.884.1
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Union Local School District)75.884.1
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Union Elementary School)88.187.4
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Union Local School District)88.187.4
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Union Elementary School)76.365
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (North Union Local School District)76.365
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (North Union Elementary School)7973.2
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (North Union Local School District)7973.2
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Union Elementary School)73.165.1
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Union Local School District)73.165.1
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Union Elementary School)81.776.8
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (North Union Local School District)81.776.8
 4.9%
   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 Students739666
 9.9%
African American13
 200%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic89
 12.5%
Pacific Islander02
White712632
 11.2%
Two or More Races1719
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.2%41.9%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Union Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 666 students attended North Union Elementary School.

Students at North Union Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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

Middle : North Union Middle School
High : North Union High School

North Union Elementary School ranks 599th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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