Serving 609 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Union Chapel Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Chapel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Union Chapel Elementary School's student population of 609 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Building successful futures. Each student. Every day.
School Rankings
Union Chapel Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Chapel Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#229 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
8%
15%
White
75%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Chapel Elementary School's ranking?
Union Chapel Elementary School is ranked #229 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Union Chapel Elementary School often compared to?
Union Chapel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Graden Elementary School, Hawthorn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Union Chapel Elementary School?
609 students attend Union Chapel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Union Chapel Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Chapel Elementary School?
Union Chapel Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Union Chapel Elementary School offer ?
Union Chapel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Chapel Elementary School part of?
Union Chapel Elementary School is part of Park Hill School District.
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