Union County Primary School
776 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Union County Primary School, located in Blairsville, Georgia, serves as the foundational educational hub for the community’s youngest learners. Typically housing students in pre-kindergarten through second grade, the school focuses on creating a nurturing and supportive environment designed to foster early academic development and social-emotional growth. As part of the Union County School District, the primary school places a strong emphasis on establishing a solid educational base in literacy and mathematics, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to the elementary and middle school levels.
Beyond core academics, Union County Primary School is known for its strong community ties and its commitment to the "Panther" school spirit. The facility focuses on creating an engaging atmosphere where young children feel safe exploring new concepts through play-based and structured learning experiences. By prioritizing small-group instruction and maintaining a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and the local Blairsville community, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and help every child build the foundational skills necessary for future academic success.
Beyond core academics, Union County Primary School is known for its strong community ties and its commitment to the "Panther" school spirit. The facility focuses on creating an engaging atmosphere where young children feel safe exploring new concepts through play-based and structured learning experiences. By prioritizing small-group instruction and maintaining a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and the local Blairsville community, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and help every child build the foundational skills necessary for future academic success.
776
Total Students
54.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 698 |
| Hispanic | 36 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 35 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White698 (89.9 %)
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Hispanic36 (4.6 %)
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Two or More35 (4.5 %)
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Black3 (0.4 %)
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Asian3 (0.4 %)
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American Indian1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Union County |
| Phone: | (706)745-5450 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 776 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 54.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 705 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
142
Kindergarten
203
Grade 1
219
Grade 2
212
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 142 |
| Kindergarten | 203 |
| Grade 1 | 219 |
| Grade 2 | 212 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 372 | 47.9% |
| Male | 404 | 52.1% |
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