Union Elem School

432 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Union Elementary School, located at 20 S 27th St in Belleville, Illinois, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Belleville School District 118. As a foundational part of the district, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for young students, typically ranging from kindergarten through the primary grades. The school is committed to fostering academic growth, social development, and basic skill acquisition, setting the groundwork for students' future educational success as they prepare to transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Union Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school generally participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at promoting inclusivity, character education, and a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students. By maintaining a structured and nurturing atmosphere, the school seeks to address the diverse needs of its student body while adhering to the broader educational goals and standards established by the state of Illinois and the Belleville 118 district.

432

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	26
Black	242
Two or More	46

Black
242 (56.1%)
White
117 (27.1%)
Two or More
46 (10.7%)
Hispanic
26 (6.0%)

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:	Belleville SD 118
Phone:	(618)233-4132
Website:	http://belleville118.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
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

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 77