At a glance
Reported students
453
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
547
Union Elementary School: 453 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. 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
- 619
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Union Elementary School
Union Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Zionsville. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Zionsville Community Schools. NCES reports 453 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 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 (77.9%) and Asian (7.3%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Union Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.64 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 2.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.9%
- Hispanic5.1%
- Black3.8%
- Asian7.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
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
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.
Other schools in Zionsville Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stonegate Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
462 reported students
Boone Meadow
Elementary · Grades PK–04
545 reported students
Eagle Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
359 reported students
Trailside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
547 reported students
Zionsville Pleasant View Elem Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–04
797 reported students
Zionsville West Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
1,139 reported students
Public schools near Union Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Wood Elementary School Elementary · Carmel Clay Schools | PK–05 | 616 | 2.8 mi |
| West Clay Elementary School Elementary · Carmel Clay Schools | PK–05 | 580 | 2.8 mi |
| Zionsville Pleasant View Elem Sch Elementary · Zionsville Community Schools | PK–04 | 797 | 2.8 mi |
| Eagle Elementary School Elementary · Zionsville Community Schools | PK–04 | 359 | 3.3 mi |
| Trailside Elementary School Elementary · Zionsville Community Schools | PK–04 | 547 | 3.5 mi |
| Smoky Row Elementary School Elementary · Carmel Clay Schools | PK–05 | 692 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Union Elementary School
What grades does Union Elementary School serve?
Union Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Zionsville Community Schools.
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School reported 453 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 619 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Union Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 453 students and 30.64 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Union Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Union Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Zionsville Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Union Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
2.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Union Elementary School in?
Union Elementary School is part of Zionsville Community Schools, based in Zionsville, IN, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Union Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include College Wood Elementary School (2.8 mi), West Clay Elementary School (2.8 mi), Zionsville Pleasant View Elem Sch (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.