Union Elementary School

Union Elementary School in Gallatin, Tennessee is a public elementary school serving grades Pre-K through 5 under the Sumner County Schools district. The school enrolls approximately 590 students, with a student–teacher ratio of about 16 : 1.

Union Elementary offers a Gifted & Talented program and emphasises STEM- and STEAM-inspired instruction, aligning with its identity as a STEM and demonstration school. It aims to engage students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through hands-on learning and inquiry-based approaches.

The student body is about 80 % White, 9 % African American, 5 % Hispanic, 1.4 % Asian and roughly 4 % multiracial. Around 8 % of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating modest economic diversity. Students at Union Elementary demonstrate proficiency rates of approximately 79 % in mathematics and 62 % in reading/English language arts.

While school-specific per-pupil spending data is not publicly detailed, the Sumner County district reports current instructional expenditures of approximately US $10,286 per student. The Gallatin community features a stable suburban environment with median home values in the low-to-mid US $300,000s.

Union Elementary School in Gallatin, Tennessee, was recently named one of the top 5 percent of elementary schools in the state for its excellent academic performance. The school is still doing well, with about 78% of students doing well in math and about 62% doing well in reading, both of which are much higher than the state averages. Union Elementary is also a STEM and Demonstration School, which means that it focuses on learning by doing and solving problems in the real world. It has a greenhouse, a nature trail, and interactive science and technology projects that make people want to learn and come up with new ideas.

Q1. What clubs or activities outside of school are there at Union Elementary School?

Ans. Union Elementary School has a lot of extracurricular activities, like a robotics club, an art club, music programs, and student leadership groups. These activities get students to be creative, work together, and get involved in their community.

Q2. Does Union Elementary School offer any help or special education?

Ans. Yes, the school offers special education services like individualized education plans (IEPs), speech and language support, and resource teachers who help students with learning differences do well in school.

Q3. What safety measures does Union Elementary School have in place?

Ans. The school follows the district's safety rules, which include secure entry systems, visitor check-in requirements, regular emergency drills, and staff on site who are trained in first aid and how to respond to emergencies.

Q4. What does the school say to parents and families?

Ans. The school keeps families up to date on school events and how their kids are doing by sending out newsletters, holding parent-teacher conferences, and sending out regular updates through email and social media.

Q5. What kinds of transportation can Union Elementary School students use?

Ans. The district provides bus service for students that covers most of Gallatin's residential areas. Parents can also drop off or pick up their kids in the designated car rider zones for safe and quick access to school.