UNION EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.cheektowagak12.org

963 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Union East Elementary School is a public school located in Cheektowaga, New York, serving students within the Cheektowaga Central School District. As a key component of the local district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. The school environment is designed to foster a supportive atmosphere for young learners, preparing them for their transition to middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core curriculum, Union East Elementary is dedicated to maintaining strong communication between educators, families, and the wider Cheektowaga community. By utilizing the resources provided through the district’s website, parents and guardians can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide policies. Through its commitment to a well-rounded learning experience, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual curiosity and character development in its student body.

963

Total Students

75.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNION EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	83
Black	275
Asian	263
Two or More	70
Pacific Islander	4

Black
275 (28.6%)
White
268 (27.8%)
Asian
263 (27.3%)
Hispanic
83 (8.6%)
Two or More
70 (7.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)

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:	CHEEKTOWAGA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)686-3620
Website:	http://www.cheektowagak12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	963
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	628
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 88

Kindergarten 170

Grade 1 186

Grade 2 172

Grade 3 173

Grade 4 171

Ungraded 3