The top reported proficiency rate is 69% in Science. The lowest is 63% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Union Elementary School
Union Elementary School serves kindergarten through fourth grade in Bargersville, Indiana, as part of the Franklin Community School Corp. It is a regular public school, not a charter, and the data do not indicate magnet or Title I status. The school is small, serving about that size of a student body for its grade band, and the demographic picture is relatively homogeneous: the large majority of students are white, with a small number of Hispanic students and a very small number of students who identify as two or more races. More than a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a notable share that indicates some economic diversity within the student population. Data on students with Individualized Education Programs and English learners were not reported.
On state testing, Union Elementary performed well on Indiana’s ILEARN assessments for the 2024-25 school year. In math, a solid majority of students scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, the proficiency rate was also strong, though slightly lower than math. In science, which is tested only at one grade level within this K-4 band, the proficiency rate was similar, with most students meeting the bar. Participation in testing was very high across the board. When compared with other schools in Johnson County, Union Elementary’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile among the county’s districts. This is a strong showing for a school serving only the elementary grades.
Because Union Elementary serves only kindergarten through fourth grade, there is no graduation rate to report. That is not a missing measure; it simply does not apply. The school’s grade band also means there are no data on course access for high-school-level programming or on chronic absenteeism, as those metrics typically apply to older students or require different reporting.
Bargersville sits in Johnson County, south of Indianapolis, and is a fast-growing suburban town. Publicly reported information describes it as one of the fastest-growing communities in Indiana, having undergone large annexations and a significant population increase in recent years. The town’s character blends a small historic downtown core, with local businesses such as a brewery’s flagship location, with new strip-mall commercial development along a main artery. The completion of a major interstate highway is expected to bring further commercial and residential development. Most of Bargersville is served by a different school corporation, but the portion that falls within Franklin Community School Corp includes Union Elementary. The town is primarily car-dependent, and most residents commute by car to work. Housing values are elevated relative to state and national benchmarks, and the area has seen substantial new construction, including a new elementary school elsewhere in town to accommodate growth.
The Franklin Community School Corp district brief turned up little of lasting impact in publicly reported recent changes, so there is no information to share there on district-level initiatives or transitions.
For a family considering Union Elementary, the picture is of a small, high-performing elementary school in a rapidly growing suburban town. The academic results on state tests are strong relative to other schools in the county. The student body is not highly diverse, and while the proportion of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is notable, the school did not report data on special education or English learner populations, so a parent who wants a full picture of support services may want to follow up directly with the school. The broader context of Bargersville’s fast growth, rising housing costs, and car-dependent layout are factors that will shape the daily experience of living in the attendance zone.
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