Union Elementary School

union.unionesd.org/

313 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Union Elementary School, located in Tolleson, Arizona, serves as a foundational institution within the Union Elementary School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student population. By emphasizing academic excellence and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students for future success through a curriculum that balances core subjects with character development and critical thinking skills.

As part of the broader Union Elementary School District community, the school benefits from a structured educational framework that prioritizes student engagement and family involvement. The campus at 3834 S. 91st Ave. serves as a hub for local families, offering various resources and programs designed to help students reach their full potential. With a focus on continuous improvement, the school works closely with parents and the community to ensure that every child receives a well-rounded education in a safe and welcoming setting.

313

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	234
Black	54
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
234 (74.8%)
Black
54 (17.3%)
White
10 (3.2%)
Two or More
5 (1.6%)
American Indian
5 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Union Elementary District (4277)
Phone:	(623)478-5000
Website:	http://union.unionesd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 102