Serving 77 students in grades 5, Union Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Union Elementary School's student population of 77 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Union Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
94%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
77 students attend Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Union Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Union Elementary School offer ?
Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Union Elementary School part of?
Union Elementary School is part of West Las Vegas Public Schools School District.
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