UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Union Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Union School Corporation school district, located in Modoc, IN with about 462 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Union Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Union Elementary School, located in Modoc, Indiana, serves as a focal point for primary education within the Randolph Eastern School Corporation. As a rural public school, it is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for students in the surrounding agricultural community. The school emphasizes a supportive classroom environment where staff focus on core subjects, social-emotional development, and preparing children for the transition to middle school.

The school is characterized by its small-town atmosphere, which fosters strong connections between educators, students, and local families. By prioritizing community involvement and personalized attention, Union Elementary aims to cultivate both academic achievement and positive character traits in its student body. Its location along U.S. Highway 36 places it as an accessible hub for families in the Modoc area, maintaining a commitment to local education despite its modest size.

For more information, contact Union Elementary School at (765) 853-5481 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8707 W US Hwy 36 148
Modoc, IN 47358-9801
Advertisement

UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Modoc, IN with about 462 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
462
Teachers:
27.97
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 462 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
79.4%
Black or African American
10.2%
Hispanic/Latino
4.8%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.