Union Elementary School

125 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

125

Total Students

10.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
119 (95.2 %)
Two or More
2 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.6 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.8 %)
Black
1 (0.8 %)

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 School Corporation
Phone:	(765)853-5481
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 12

Kindergarten 9

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 18