Overview
UNION ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 5–5 in LAS VEGAS, New Mexico. The school enrolls 90 students. It is part of the WEST LAS VEGAS district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
90 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span5–5
DistrictWEST LAS VEGAS
County35047
CityLAS VEGAS
ZIP87701
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350156000635
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment90
White4.4%
Hispanic / Latino93.3%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)