Union Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Joliet, Illinois 60433 · Union SD 81
#588 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#19892 of 50,301 nationally
About Union Elementary School
Union Elementary School is a public elementary located in Joliet, in the Union SD 81 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 143 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 588th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 143.
There are 31 schools in Joliet; Union Elementary School ranks 2nd of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Union Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Union Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lincoln Way West
New Lenox · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,047 students · 1.9 km away
Eisenhower Academy
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
209 students · 2.4 km away
Cherry Hill Elem and EC Center
New Lenox · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
141 students · 2.8 km away
Laraway School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
433 students · 3.3 km away
T E Culbertson Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students · 3.3 km away
Woodland Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students · 4.1 km away
Nelson Prairie School
New Lenox · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
388 students · 4.2 km away
A O Marshall Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students · 4.2 km away
Nelson Ridge School
New Lenox · Public middle · Grades 4–6
432 students · 4.3 km away
Edna Keith Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
402 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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Bement · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
143 students
West Prairie North Elementary Sch
Good Hope · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
141 students
Astoria Elem School
Astoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
145 students
Burnham Elem School
Burnham · Public elementary · Grades K–8
141 students
P L Bolin Elem School
East Peoria · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
145 students
Cherry Hill Elem and EC Center
New Lenox · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
141 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Union Elementary School a good school?
Union Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 57.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #588 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Union Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Union Elementary School ranks #588 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #19892 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School had 143 students in 2025.
Is Union Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Union Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Union Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Union Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.