Union Center Elementary School

272 N 600 W
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Union Center Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 5% in IN
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Union Center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Union Center Elementary School's student population of 386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Union Center Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Center Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#55 out of 1743 schools
(Top 5%)
79%
39%
64%
41%
65-69%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
82%
62%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Center Elementary School's ranking?
Union Center Elementary School is ranked #55 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Union Center Elementary School often compared to?
Union Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heavilin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Union Center Elementary School?
386 students attend Union Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Union Center Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Center Elementary School?
Union Center Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union Center Elementary School offer ?
Union Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Center Elementary School part of?
Union Center Elementary School is part of Union Township School Corp School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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