Union Center Elementary - 18 serves 7 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
14%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Union Center Elementary - 18?
7 students attend Union Center Elementary - 18.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Union Center Elementary - 18 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Center Elementary - 18?
Union Center Elementary - 18 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Union Center Elementary - 18 offer ?
Union Center Elementary - 18 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Union Center Elementary - 18 part of?
Union Center Elementary - 18 is part of Meade School District 46-1.
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