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Union Elementary School

7672 Lesourdsville West Cheste, West Chester, OH 45069Lakota Local →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 03–06Non-Charter
631
Students
Total enrolled
$12,772
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 11% vs nat'l
24.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 61% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 631 students in grades 03–06 in West Chester, Ohio.
11% below average funding
District spends $12,772 per pupil, 11% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Union Elementary School is a large elementary in West Chester, Ohio, serving grades 03–06 with 631 students. The district invests $12,772 per student — 11% below the national average of $14,347, with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Union Elementary School

631
Total Students
24.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
27%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution332 male · 299 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility27%
National avg 52% · 168 students
Student Composition
13%
56%
9%
16%
Asian13%
White56%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black16%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390461102441

Academic Outcomes at Union Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 59th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 45069

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,772Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,772
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,619
Student Support$2,427
Administration$1,533
Operations$1,916
Other$1,277
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,772 spent per student, an estimated $5,658 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
63%
State government
29.6%
Local (property tax)
62.6%
Federal programs
7.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Cherokee Elementary SchoolCreekside Early Childhood SchoolHopewell Early Childhood SchoolEndeavor Elementary School
+9 more
↓
Middle
Lakota Plains Junior SchoolLiberty Junior SchoolLakota Ridge Junior SchoolHopewell Junior School
↓
High School
Lakota West High SchoolLakota East High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades03 – 06
Location—
CountyButler County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLakota Local →
Phone: (513)777-2201
NCES ID: 390461102441
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in West Chester seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lakota Local
High
Lakota West High School
2,740 students · 09–12
● 45 opp22% FRL
High
Lakota East High School
2,552 students · 09–12
● 36 opp15% FRL
Elem
Cherokee Elementary School
802 students · 03–06
● 46 opp20% FRL
Elem
Creekside Early Childhood School
769 students · KG–02
● 45 opp22% FRL
Mid
Lakota Plains Junior School
757 students · 07–08
● 46 opp
Mid
Liberty Junior School
752 students · 07–08
● 36 opp16% FRL
Elem
Hopewell Early Childhood School
728 students · KG–02
● 45 opp26% FRL
Elem
Endeavor Elementary School
708 students · 03–06
● 45 opp17% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
7672 Lesourdsville West Cheste, West Chester, OH 45069
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.