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Union East Elementary School

Public PK, KG-4

 3550 Union Rd
       Cheektowaga, NY  14225-5170

(716) 686-3620

District: Cheektowaga Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2074th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,313 Help


Students who attend Union East Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cheektowaga Middle School
High:    Cheektowaga High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  895

Racial breakdown:

White:
34.1%
African American:
29.8%
Asian:
19.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.1% Help


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Compare Details Union East Elementary School ranks worse than 85% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Union East Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.1%), African American (29.8%), Asian (19.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union East Elementary School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union East Elementary School is $13,313.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Union East Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Union East Elementary School 2074th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Union East Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Asian students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Cheektowaga Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cheektowaga Central School District 791st of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Union East Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Union East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.42 988th 2206 55.2%
2007 65.77 908th 2219 59.1%
2008 68.96 774th 2227 65.2%
2009 63.29 984th 2257 56.4%
2010 50.76 1271st 2263 43.8%
2011 36.96 1590th 2286 30.4%
2012 38.69 1582nd 2320 31.8%
2013 41.84 1350th 2325 41.9%
2014 38.86 1484th 2345 36.7%
2015 42.73 1374th 2352 41.6%
2016 26.45 1808th 2366 23.6%
2017 17.54 2064th 2386 13.5%
2018 13.87 2174th 2395 9.2%
2019 16.04 2123rd 2413 12.0%
2021 13.90 1983rd 2201 9.9%
2022 17.20 2127th 2434 12.6%
2023 18.81 2074th 2439 15.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Union East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.74 155th 202 23.3%
2019 20.42 144th 180 20.0%
2021 29.50 101st 143 29.4%
2022 24.73 220th 289 23.9%
2023 25.37 157th 223 29.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Union East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.52 817th 938 12.9%
2019 50.03 319th 860 62.9%
2021 26.24 360th 454 20.7%
2022 41.74 526th 1027 48.8%
2023 33.48 697th 1001 30.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Union East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.60 1920th 1941 1.1%
2019 20.82 1728th 1859 7.0%
2021 12.80 1029th 1044 1.4%
2022 26.41 1693rd 2031 16.6%
2023 20.70 1838th 2016 8.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Union East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.90 1969th 2045 3.7%
2019 17.67 1854th 2032 8.8%
2021 13.41 1589th 1678 5.3%
2022 15.42 1969th 2099 6.2%
2023 17.70 1849th 2041 9.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Union East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.79 2111th 2338 9.7%
2019 20.02 2004th 2357 15.0%
2021 11.83 1816th 1955 7.1%
2022 14.34 2202nd 2401 8.3%
2023 24.95 1890th 2403 21.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Union East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.35 2126th 2340 9.1%
2019 13.53 2162nd 2358 8.3%
2021 15.33 1755th 1961 10.5%
2022 22.65 1972nd 2400 17.8%
2023 15.36 2161st 2400 10.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Union East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.49 575th 601 4.3%
2021 3.50 417th 430 3.0%
2022 10.38 623rd 671 7.2%
2023 5.95 578th 605 4.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Union East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.15 845th 948 10.9%
2019 18.45 811th 891 9.0%
2021 18.83 363rd 427 15.0%
2022 17.91 834th 936 10.9%
2023 20.69 717th 857 16.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Union East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.26 1065th 1392 23.5%
2019 20.45 1151st 1315 12.5%
2021 15.05 769th 818 6.0%
2022 21.79 1306th 1503 13.1%
2023 26.35 1137th 1429 20.4%
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Rank History for White students at Union East Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.58 1284th 1408 8.8%
2019 19.13 1168th 1338 12.7%
2021 14.99 1112th 1224 9.2%
2022 15.55 1254th 1399 10.4%
2023 20.25 1127th 1337 15.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Union East Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 694 6 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1990 751 9 7 3 3 n/a n/a 0 773
1991 775 10 7 3 7 n/a n/a 0 802
1992 827 14 10 2 1 n/a n/a 0 854
1993 807 10 13 3 1 n/a n/a 0 834
1994 794 14 19 2 1 n/a n/a 0 830
1995 820 25 17 3 2 n/a n/a 0 867
1996 820 25 17 3 2 n/a n/a 0 867
1997 829 36 19 5 4 n/a n/a 0 893
1998 848 45 15 7 2 n/a n/a 0 917
1999 859 72 15 11 5 n/a n/a 0 962
2000 837 90 20 10 1 n/a n/a 0 958
2001 850 128 23 14 8 n/a n/a 0 1023
2002 727 140 26 23 9 n/a n/a 0 925
2003 727 140 26 23 9 n/a n/a 0 925
2004 527 146 23 21 4 n/a n/a 0 721
2005 481 162 25 18 2 n/a n/a 0 688
2006 462 152 21 9 6 n/a n/a 0 650
2007 448 168 26 10 3 n/a n/a 0 655
2008 435 192 19 16 4 n/a n/a 0 666
2009 417 196 25 19 3 n/a n/a 5 665
2010 398 195 31 22 4 n/a n/a 12 662
2011 379 194 30 0 6 0 22 0 631
2012 430 253 47 48 8 2 37 0 825
2013 416 230 44 55 5 2 41 0 793
2014 395 241 41 62 5 0 45 0 789
2015 358 246 34 62 2 0 56 0 758
2016 334 273 33 68 0 0 57 0 765
2017 332 274 40 83 1 0 62 0 792
2018 336 280 47 87 1 0 71 0 822
2019 343 290 49 71 1 0 84 0 838
2020 367 327 64 80 2 0 84 0 924
2021 328 301 104 70 1 0 86 0 890
2022 324 269 127 65 5 0 78 0 868
2023 305 267 176 73 1 0 73 0 895

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union East Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 710 44.4 15.9 n/a
1990 773 46.4 16.6 n/a
1991 802 46.1 17.3 n/a
1992 854 45.6 18.7 n/a
1993 834 44.5 18.7 n/a
1994 830 45.5 18.2 13.9
1995 867 43.0 20.2 15.8
1996 867 43.0 20.2 15.8
1997 893 52.0 17.2 17.1
1998 917 52.0 17.6 19.2
1999 962 55.5 17.3 20.8
2000 958 60.0 16.0 32
2001 1023 65.0 15.7 42.5
2002 925 66.0 14.0 29.4
2003 925 66.0 14.0 29.4
2004 721 n/a n/a n/a
2005 688 50.0 13.8 33.3
2006 650 49.0 13.3 41.5
2007 655 49.0 13.4 42.3
2008 666 49.0 13.6 41.1
2009 665 52.0 12.8 52.6
2010 662 50.9 12.9 57.5
2011 631 48.3 13.0 56.7
2012 825 63.0 13.0 59.3
2013 793 57.1 13.8 58
2014 789 56.0 14.0 n/a
2015 758 56.0 13.5 62
2016 765 57.0 13.4 61.7
2017 792 59.7 13.2 39.9
2018 822 63.0 13.0 66.9
2019 838 n/a n/a 63.1
2020 924 60.0 15.4 67
2021 890 64.2 13.8 63.7
2022 868 64.0 13.5 55.2
2023 895 62.0 14.4 65.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union East Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 710 44.4 15.9 n/a
1990 773 46.4 16.6 n/a
1991 802 46.1 17.3 n/a
1992 854 45.6 18.7 n/a
1993 834 44.5 18.7 n/a
1994 830 45.5 18.2 13.9
1995 867 43.0 20.2 15.8
1996 867 43.0 20.2 15.8
1997 893 52.0 17.2 17.1
1998 917 52.0 17.6 19.2
1999 962 55.5 17.3 20.8
2000 958 60.0 16.0 32
2001 1023 65.0 15.7 42.5
2002 925 66.0 14.0 29.4
2003 925 66.0 14.0 29.4
2004 721 n/a n/a n/a
2005 688 50.0 13.8 33.3
2006 650 49.0 13.3 41.5
2007 655 49.0 13.4 42.3
2008 666 49.0 13.6 41.1
2009 665 52.0 12.8 52.6
2010 662 50.9 12.9 57.5
2011 631 48.3 13.0 56.7
2012 825 63.0 13.0 59.3
2013 793 57.1 13.8 58
2014 789 56.0 14.0 n/a
2015 758 56.0 13.5 62
2016 765 57.0 13.4 61.7
2017 792 59.7 13.2 39.9
2018 822 63.0 13.0 66.9
2019 838 n/a n/a 63.1
2020 924 60.0 15.4 67
2021 890 64.2 13.8 63.7
2022 868 64.0 13.5 55.2
2023 895 62.0 14.4 65.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Union East Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201397.4%0.8%0.1%98.9%98.0%98.0%98.0%99.1%98.8%98.9%
201498.5%0.6%0.1%99.2%98.6%98.6%98.6%99.2%99.2%98.8%
201599.1%0.4%0.1%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.1%99.3%99.1%
201698.7%0.3%0.1%99.3%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.7%99.6%99.0%
201797.0%0.4%0.0%97.8%98.3%98.3%98.3%97.3%99.3%98.1%
201898.3%0.3%0.0%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.5%99.7%98.9%
201998.8%0.0%0.0%99.6%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.0%99.7%99.1%
202098.8%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.1%100.0%98.9%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union East Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $761 (5.3%) $13,713 (94.7%) $14,474
2020 $760 (5.9%) $12,189 (94.1%) $12,949
2021 $1,641 (14.0%) $10,090 (86.0%) $11,730
2022 $4,008 (30.1%) $9,305 (69.9%) $13,313

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union East Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2123rd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2074th of 2439 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union East Elementary School)2428.1
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cheektowaga Central School District)2428.1
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Union East Elementary School)3525.2
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Cheektowaga Central School District)3525.2
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Union East Elementary School)2629.2
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cheektowaga Central School District)2629
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Union East Elementary School)3437
 3%
   4th Grade Math (Cheektowaga Central School District)3436.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students838895
 6.8%
African American290267
 7.9%
American Indian11
Asian49176
 259.2%
Hispanic7173
 2.8%
Pacific Islander00
White343305
 11.1%
Two or More Races8473
 13.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.1%65.1%
 2%

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

Middle : Cheektowaga Middle School
High : Cheektowaga High School

Students at Union East Elementary School are 34% White, 30% African American, 20% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Union East Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.0% of New York elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 895 students attended Union East Elementary School.


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