Union Elementary School

union.unionesd.org/

320 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.

320

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	232
Black	52
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
232 (72.5 %)
Black
52 (16.3 %)
White
13 (4.1 %)
Two or More
10 (3.1 %)
American Indian
10 (3.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
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 16

Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 91