Serving 975 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Union East Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 975 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Union East Elementary School's student population of 975 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
975 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
School Rankings
Union East Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union East Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4026 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
30%
16%
White
32%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union East Elementary School's ranking?
Union East Elementary School is ranked #4026 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Union East Elementary School often compared to?
Union East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Union East Elementary School?
975 students attend Union East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Union East Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union East Elementary School?
Union East Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union East Elementary School offer ?
Union East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Union East Elementary School part of?
Union East Elementary School is part of Cheektowaga Central School District.
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