At a glance
Reported students
99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
99
Union Street Charter: 99 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
16.4:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 97
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Union Street Charter
Union Street Charter is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Arcata. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Union Street Charter District. NCES reports 99 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Union Street Charter
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.25 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.25
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.01
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.05
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.7%
- Hispanic15.2%
- Black0%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Union Street Charter
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Creek Elementary · Jacoby Creek Elementary | KG–08 | 455 | 1.2 mi |
| Arcata Elementary Elementary · Arcata Elementary | KG–05 | 240 | 1.4 mi |
| Coastal Grove Charter Elementary · Charter · Coastal Grove Charter District | KG–08 | 235 | 1.6 mi |
| Fuente Nueva Charter Elementary · Charter · Fuente Nueva Charter District | KG–05 | 150 | 1.7 mi |
| Trillium Charter Elementary · Charter · Trillium Charter District | KG–05 | 40 | 1.9 mi |
| Pacific Union Elementary Elementary · Pacific Union Elementary | KG–08 | 534 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Union Street Charter
What grades does Union Street Charter serve?
Union Street Charter reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Union Street Charter District.
How many students attend Union Street Charter?
Union Street Charter reported 99 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 97 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Union Street Charter?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 99 students and 6.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Union Street Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Union Street Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Union Street Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Union Street Charter in?
Union Street Charter is part of Union Street Charter District, based in Arcata, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Union Street Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jacoby Creek (1.2 mi), Arcata Elementary (1.4 mi), Coastal Grove Charter (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.