The top reported proficiency rate is 86% in Math. The lowest is 68% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Union Elementary School
Union Elementary School is a regular public school in Zionsville, Indiana, serving pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. It is one of several elementary schools within Zionsville Community Schools, a district that, as a whole, carries a reputation for strong academic performance. The school sits in a town that has grown rapidly over recent decades, converting what was once a mix of rural farmland into suburban subdivisions while preserving a historic brick-paved Main Street village core. That growth has brought affluence: the families who send their children here live in a housing market where both home values and rents are high relative to state and national benchmarks.
The student body at Union is a little under half a thousand children. The majority of students are white, with a meaningful share of Asian students and a smaller share of students who identify as two or more races. The shares of Black and Hispanic students are modest. The proportion of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch is very low. This is an economically homogenous school environment. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the availability and structure of those supports.
On the Indiana ILEARN assessments, Union’s students perform at levels that are strong across the board, with one subject particularly high. The share of students scoring proficient or above in mathematics is very high. In English language arts, a solid majority also meet that bar, though it is lower than math. In science, which is tested only at fourth grade, the rate is also high. When comparing Union’s overall proficiency across tested subjects against the school districts in Boone County, the school places in the top quartile. That comparison uses the district-level averages as the backdrop, so a school that consistently outperforms its own district’s typical result stands out. For an elementary school, the state does not report a graduation rate, which is expected since that metric applies to high schools only.
No detailed information was available on programs such as gifted education, arts, or extracurricular offerings. The school’s grade band ends at fourth grade, so families will need to transition to a middle school within Zionsville Community Schools after fourth grade. The district’s website or school office would be the place to confirm what enrichment or specialized instruction is available at Union.
Zionsville itself is a town that blends a walkable historic downtown with car-dependent suburban neighborhoods. The brick Main Street hosts local shops, restaurants, and community events like the weekly farmers market and a holiday parade. The Big-4 Rail Trail, a paved path that runs through town, connects parks and neighborhoods, offering a recreational asset. The town has grown rapidly, with annexations adding land and population over the past two decades. The local economy is a mix of small businesses, the school district, and residents commuting to Indianapolis for work. No single large employer dominates. The public library is a civic anchor near the Village area.
The housing market here is expensive, and the local economy is stable. The national unemployment rate and mortgage rates are moderate, but this area’s home values sit well above typical figures, which contributes to the school’s low rate of students from lower-income households. For a family considering moving to Zionsville for the schools, Union Elementary sits in an affluent, high-performing corner of an already strong district.
Who is this school for? A family that values a suburban setting with a historic downtown, who can afford the area’s elevated housing costs, and who is looking for an elementary school where academic proficiency is consistently high — especially in math — will find Union Elementary a natural fit. The student body is economically and racially less diverse than the state average, which is a characteristic some families seek and others weigh differently. A parent curious about special education services or English learner supports may want to follow up directly, since that data was not available here.
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