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Union School Corporation

Indiana · Public School District
5
Schools
7,238
Students
$7,976
Per-Pupil Spend
-44% nat'l
34.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-18pp vs nat'l
26.2%
Graduation Rate
-60.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Union School Corporation is a public school district in Indiana serving 7,238 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 26.2% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $7,976 is below the national average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Indiana Digital ElementaryKG–062,120
Union Elementary SchoolPK–06125
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Indiana Digital Alternative School09–121,022
Indiana Digital JR and High School07–123,832
Union Junior & High School07–12139
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$7,976-44% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
94%
State
93.8%
Local (property tax)
4.1%
Federal
2.2%

State funding accounts for 94% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
7,238
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$8K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate26.2%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 26.2%, graduation is 60.3 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $7,976, spending is 44% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Union School Corporation?
Union School Corporation has 5 public schools, serving a total of 7,238 students.
What is the graduation rate for Union School Corporation?
The graduation rate is 26.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Union School Corporation spend per student?
Union School Corporation spends $7,976 per pupil — 44% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Union School Corporation?
35% of students in Union School Corporation qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Union School Corporation?
No, Union School Corporation does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Union School Corporation serve?
Union School Corporation serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Union School Corporation?
The median opportunity score across schools in Union School Corporation is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.