At a glance
Reported students
963
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
682
Union East Elementary School: 963 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. 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
- 776
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What the reported data says about Union East Elementary School
Union East Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Cheektowaga. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Cheektowaga Central School District. NCES reports 963 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 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 Black (28.6%) and White (27.8%). English learners represent 11% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Union East Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 75 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White27.8%
- Hispanic8.6%
- Black28.6%
- Asian27.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial7.3%
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.
Other schools in Cheektowaga Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cheektowaga High School
High · Grades 09–12
682 reported students
Cheektowaga Middle School
Middle · Grades 04–08
677 reported students
Public schools near Union East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryvale Primary School Elementary · Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District | PK–02 | 568 | 1.1 mi |
| Maryvale Intermediate School Elementary · Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District | 03–05 | 490 | 1.9 mi |
| Theodore Roosevelt School Elementary · Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District | PK–02 | 312 | 2 mi |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary School Elementary · Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District | 03–05 | 284 | 2.1 mi |
| Cleveland Hill Elementary School Elementary · Cleveland Hill Union Free School District | PK–05 | 661 | 2.5 mi |
| King Center Charter School Elementary · Charter · King Center Charter School | KG–08 | 419 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Union East Elementary School
What grades does Union East Elementary School serve?
Union East Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cheektowaga Central School District.
How many students attend Union East Elementary School?
Union East Elementary School reported 963 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 776 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Union East Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 963 students and 75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Union East Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Union East Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cheektowaga Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Union East Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.6% 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 East Elementary School in?
Union East Elementary School is part of Cheektowaga Central School District, based in Cheektowaga, NY, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Union East Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Maryvale Primary School (1.1 mi), Maryvale Intermediate School (1.9 mi), Theodore Roosevelt School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.