UNION ELEMENTARY

www.wlvs.k12.nm.us/o/wlvs/page/union-street-elementary

111 Students

Middle School 5th - 5th

School Overview

Union Elementary School, located at 421 Union St in Las Vegas, New Mexico, is a key component of the West Las Vegas Public Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing foundational primary education, focusing on academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a smaller school district, Union Elementary emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff work to support the unique needs of families in the Las Vegas area.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication, offering resources for parents, faculty, and students, including information on academic calendars, district policies, and school-wide announcements. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and community engagement, Union Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle school grades. Those looking for specific updates regarding school events or administrative contact information are encouraged to visit their official site at http://wlvs.use.schooldesk.net/.

111

Total Students

8.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNION ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	97
Black	1
Asian	2

Hispanic
97 (87.4 %)
White
11 (9.9 %)
Asian
2 (1.8 %)
Black
1 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)426-2701
Website:	http://www.wlvs.k12.nm.us/o/wlvs/page/union-street-elementary
Grade Range:	5th - 5th
Total Students:	111
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
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

Grade 5 111