Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Union Township Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Union Township Elementary School's student population of 259 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Union Township Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Township Elementary School is 0.48, which is less 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
#479 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
17%
11%
Hispanic
4%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
70%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Union Township School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Township Elementary School's ranking?
Union Township Elementary School is ranked #479 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Union Township Elementary School often compared to?
Union Township Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas B. Conley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Union Township Elementary School?
259 students attend Union Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Union Township Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Township Elementary School?
Union Township Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union Township Elementary School offer ?
Union Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Township Elementary School part of?
Union Township Elementary School is part of Union Township School District.
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