School Overview
Central Elementary School, located at 2 E Springfield in Union, Missouri, is a public primary school serving students within the School District of Union. As an educational institution, it focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for children in the early stages of their academic careers, typically covering grades ranging from kindergarten through the early elementary years. The school is situated in the heart of the community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, localized education to the families of Union.

Like many schools in the region, Central Elementary emphasizes core academic development in subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, while also fostering social and emotional growth. The school typically utilizes the district’s standardized curriculum to ensure students are prepared for advancement to the district’s intermediate and middle school levels. As part of the Union R-XI School District, Central Elementary benefits from being part of a larger network of schools that prioritizes community engagement, teacher-led instruction, and a supportive environment designed to help young learners thrive.
643
Total Students
56.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL ELEM.
Demographic Student Count
White572
Hispanic31
Black13
Asian2
Two or More24
American Indian1
  • White
    572 (89.0%)
  • Hispanic
    31 (4.8%)
  • Two or More
    24 (3.7%)
  • Black
    13 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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 R-XI
Phone: (636)583-3152
Website: http://www.unionrxi.org/o/ces
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 250
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 88
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 76
Kindergarten 89
Grade 1 100
Grade 2 94
Grade 3 103
Grade 4 98
Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CENTRAL ELEM.
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten76
Kindergarten89
Grade 1100
Grade 294
Grade 3103
Grade 498
Grade 583
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CENTRAL ELEM.
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31549%
Male32851%