Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Union Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union Elementary School's student population of 284 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Union Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#456 out of 1652 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
15%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
52%
44%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
13%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Elementary School's ranking?
Union Elementary School is ranked #456 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
284 students attend Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Union Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union Elementary School offer ?
Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Elementary School part of?
Union Elementary School is part of Ponca City School District.
School Reviews
4 10/14/2020
Mi Kenna I was at this school from 3rd grade to 5th grade and right now. I Am at west middle school. I have learned a lot from that school.... (Union I mean) at the middle school these kids will never understand (well some) that kindness counts! and anyone who is reading this should know that I learned that from, guess who, Union Elementary! Union is a great school even though the lunches weren't that great! (jk) anyway I hope that whoever is going to be a principal in the future at that school, GOOD LUCK!!! because you're inn for a long riddeeeeeee.
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