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Union Elementary School

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Union Elementary School ranks 705 th of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

705^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,015 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 31% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Union Elementary School in Modoc, IN is a small rural elementary school serving grades K–6 with 161 students, part of Union School Corporation. It ranks 705th of 1,015 Indiana elementary schools in 2025–2026 — 31st percentile with 2 stars — an improvement from 25th percentile in 2024–2025 and 22nd in 2023–2024, though still below its 2016–2017 peak of 39th percentile. Recent all-grade ILEARN proficiency rates are 25% ELA, 36.25% math, and 26% science, with chronic absenteeism at 23.5% in 2024–2025 and per-student spending of $9,689 in 2023–2024.

Against traditional nearby schools, Union trails. Nearby ELA proficiency runs from 31.82% to 44.88%, math from 39.67% to 59.49%, and science from 29.33% to 58.9%, while Union sits at 25%, 36.25%, and 26%. Its 31st percentile rank is below Willard Elementary School (40th), Monroe Central Elementary School (45th), and Selma Elementary School and Randolph Southern Elementary School (both 72nd). The standout exception is 5th grade, where ELA was 43.75% and math 62.5% — both above the state and above every listed nearby traditional school — though 5th grade social studies was only 31.25% versus the state's 47.2%. Chronic absenteeism of 23.5% is above the state's 16.7% and higher than most nearby schools; only Monroe Central was higher, at 31.5%.

Within its own district, Union is a relative bright spot. Its 25% ELA, 36.25% math, and 26% science compare with district figures of 9.13%, 6.88%, and 15.28%. Indiana Digital Elementary School enrolls 2,125 students at the same address, ranks 987th of 1,015 (3rd percentile, 0 stars), and posts 7.35% ELA, 6.26% math, and 14.22% science, so it heavily influences the district's low rank of 341st of 374. Union's free/reduced lunch rate of 41.61% is lower than most traditional nearby schools, and its spending and student-teacher ratio of 15.1 are mid-range — so weak results are not easily explained by resources. The clearest paths forward are attendance and extending the 5th grade gains to other grades.

161

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,305

Per pupil spending ?

41.6%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

84.6%

Kindergartners vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) (2025-26)

8707 W US Hwy 36
Modoc, IN 47358

(765) 853-5481

District: Union School Corporation

Students who attend Union Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Union Junior & High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

3.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 36th percentile in 2016 → 31st in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Indiana average (30% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2016

!Social Studies scores 16 pts below the Indiana average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school30%

District avg9%

Indiana avg47%

705^th of 1,015

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 31%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From bottom 36% (2016) to bottom 31% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Union School Corporation

341^st of 374Union School Corporation among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	31.6	705 of 1015	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	27.3	753 of 1005	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.5	784 of 1011	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.9	688 of 1016	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.1	766 of 1020	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.6	721 of 1016	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	24.3	826 of 1031	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	8.0	953 of 1027	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	46.0	629 of 1033	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	45.9	669 of 1046	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	48.6	613 of 1040	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	83.1	84 of 1036	91.9%	★★★★★
2013	64.5	403 of 1035	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	80.5	137 of 1015	86.5%	★★★★☆
2011	68.0	324 of 1025	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.2	372 of 1009	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	52.2	570 of 1003	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	40.5	706 of 996	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	29.7	783 of 985	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	48.6	571 of 961	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2005	55.9	475 of 959	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2004	59.9	142 of 326	56.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

Math36%

Social Studies31%-16 vs state

Science26%

English Language Arts25%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)						ILEARN Math (2026)						ILEARN Science (2026)			ILEARN Social Studies (2026)	Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Union Elementary School	Public	K-6	8707 W US Hwy 36	Modoc	47358	Randolph County	Union School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 853-5481	161	11	15.1	41.6%	147 (91.3%)	2 (1.2%)	5 (3.1%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)	31.6	705^th of 1015 public elementary schools	30.5%		27.3	753^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	25.1%	48	21.4	21.1	43.8	19.4		25.0	28.6	26.3	62.5	32.3		36.3	21.1	29.0	26.0	31.3	84.6%		$9,305	$92	$9,214
Indiana Digital Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-6	8707 W Hwy Us 36	Modoc	47358	Randolph County	Union School Corporation	No	No	Yes	Yes	(765) 204-2224	2,125	81	26.1	76.4%	1,276 (60.0%)	459 (21.6%)	228 (10.7%)	22 (1.0%)	19 (0.9%)	2 (0.1%)	119 (5.6%)	5.8	987^th of 1015 public elementary schools	2.8%		6.3	970^th of 1005 public elementary schools	3.5%	17	5.2	6.8	6.0	10.7		7.4	6.6	9.9	2.6	6.8		6.3	15.5	13.5	14.2	11.7			$8,174	$25	$8,148
Hagerstown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	299 N Sycamore St	Hagerstown	47346	Wayne County	Nettle Creek School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 489-4555	621	45	13.8	51.7%	574 (92.4%)	6 (1.0%)	22 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.6%)	60.7	387^th of 1015 public elementary schools	61.9%		72	266^th of 1005 public elementary schools	73.5%	121	41.2	44.6	35.9	33.3		38.4	50.0	49.2	47.4	39.5		46.2	69.2	50.6	58.9	48.7	93.1%		$11,558	$1,051	$10,507
Monroe Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10421 W Sr 32	Parker City	47368	Randolph County	Monroe Central School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 468-7725	680	39	17.6	50.1%	624 (91.8%)	5 (0.7%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.1%)	46.7	554^th of 1015 public elementary schools	45.4%		50.3	511^th of 1005 public elementary schools	49.2%	43	31.7	33.3	37.8	32.1		33.9	54.9	49.3	40.0	35.8		44.7	40.6	19.8	29.3	49.4	91.1%		$9,160	$529	$8,631
Randolph Southern Elementary School	Public	K-6	3 Rebel Dr	Lynn	47355	Randolph County	Randolph Southern School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 874-1141	268	20	13.4	61.6%	239 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	70.4	284^th of 1015 public elementary schools	72.0%		65.9	329^th of 1005 public elementary schools	67.3%	45	34.5	50.0	47.5	46.7		44.9	48.3	67.9	60.0	40.0		54.3	53.6	53.3	53.5	57.5	92.9%		$11,761	$765	$10,996
Blue River Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4713 N Viking Trail	New Castle	47362	Henry County	Blue River Valley Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 836-4851	331	24	14.0	54.4%	295 (89.1%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.8%)	61.7	377^th of 1015 public elementary schools	62.9%		55.2	459^th of 1005 public elementary schools	54.3%	82	38.6	21.6	37.5	42.2		35.5	63.6	62.2	52.5	48.9		56.6	40.5	44.4	42.7	55.0	89.7%		$9,621	$927	$8,694
Willard Elementary School	Public	3-5	615 W South St	Winchester	47394	Randolph County	Randolph Central School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 584-9171	232	17	13.6	55.2%	197 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.3%)	40.7	613^th of 1015 public elementary schools	39.6%		42.4	594^th of 1005 public elementary schools	40.9%	19	36.5	24.0	34.2			31.8	41.2	36.0	41.5			39.7	33.3		33.3	48.8			$10,339	$1,137	$9,201
Selma Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 S East St	Selma	47383	Delaware County	Liberty-Perry Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 282-2455	535	31	17.2	55.7%	482 (90.1%)	5 (0.9%)	14 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.4%)	69.8	289^th of 1015 public elementary schools	71.5%		78.3	199^th of 1005 public elementary schools	80.2%	90	39.8	48.4	45.2			44.5	61.4	69.9	47.3			59.5	57.0		57.0	50.5	88.9%		$10,650	$820	$9,830
O R Baker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	600 S Oak St	Winchester	47394	Randolph County	Randolph Central School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 584-5581	303	24	12.8	30.0%	252 (83.2%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.9%)								(n/a)																	94.3%		$10,393	$1,400	$8,993
Wilbur Wright Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1950 Washington St	New Castle	47362	Henry County	New Castle Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 521-7217	305	24	12.8	72.5%	247 (81.0%)	2 (0.7%)	24 (7.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.2%)	47.3	550^th of 1015 public elementary schools	45.8%		47.9	540^th of 1005 public elementary schools	46.3%	10	40.0	47.4	24.0			36.1	53.3	50.0	28.0			42.9	47.4		47.4	38.0	80%		$13,049	$2,044	$11,005

Frequently Asked Questions about Union Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Union Elementary School?

Students at Union Elementary School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Union Elementary School a good school?

Union Elementary School ranks 705^th of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Union Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Union Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Union Junior & High School

What district is Union Elementary School in?

Union School Corporation

How many students attend Union Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 161 students attended Union Elementary School.

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