Union Elementary School
Union Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-8 | Union SD 81
Union Elementary School is located in Joliet, IL and is in Union School District 81. It is a public school that serves 111 students in grades K-8.
Union Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Union Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Union Elementary School had 9 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Union Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Union Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Union Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Union Elementary School had 9 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Union Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Tammy Strunga: What a great school!! The respect and learning the students receive at Union is excellent. Small class size gives teachers the opportunities for one on one attention.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 111
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Union Elementary School had 46% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 44% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
38%
Hispanic
31%
Black
23%
Two or More Races
8%
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Union SD 81 District Spending
$13,241Per Pupil
The Union SD 81 spends $13,241 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 47% on instruction, 46% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Union SD 81 District
9:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Union Elementary School had 9 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Union School District 81Test Scores
About the ISAT
What is it?
The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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