At a glance
Reported students
376
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
232
Union Grove El: 376 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. 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
- 362
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.4:1
What the reported data says about Union Grove El
Union Grove El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Gladewater. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Union Grove ISD. NCES reports 376 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, below the Texas median of 14.8:1 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 (84.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.6%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.1%. 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 Grove El
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.21 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
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White84.6%
- Hispanic10.6%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
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 Union Grove ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Union Grove H S
High · Grades 09–12
232 reported students
Union Grove J H
Middle · Grades 07–08
112 reported students
Public schools near Union Grove El
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladewater Pri Elementary · Gladewater ISD | PK–01 | 296 | 2 mi |
| Weldon El Elementary · Gladewater ISD | 02–05 | 485 | 3.4 mi |
| White Oak Pri Elementary · White Oak ISD | PK–02 | 349 | 4.7 mi |
| White Oak Int Elementary · White Oak ISD | 03–05 | 311 | 4.7 mi |
| Spring Hill Int Elementary · Spring Hill ISD | 03–05 | 454 | 7.3 mi |
| Pine Tree Pri Elementary · Pine Tree ISD | PK–KG | 498 | 7.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Union Grove El
What grades does Union Grove El serve?
Union Grove El reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Union Grove ISD.
How many students attend Union Grove El?
Union Grove El reported 376 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 362 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Union Grove El?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 376 students and 29.21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Union Grove El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Union Grove El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Union Grove ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Union Grove El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.3% 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 Grove El in?
Union Grove El is part of Union Grove ISD, based in Gladewater, TX, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Union Grove El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gladewater Pri (2 mi), Weldon El (3.4 mi), White Oak Pri (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.