Union County Elementary School

Union County
165 Elementary Way
Blairsville, GA 30512
616 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Union County Elementary School, located at 165 Elementary Way in Blairsville, Georgia, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community. Situated in the scenic North Georgia mountains, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their early formative years. The campus is designed to foster a supportive and nurturing environment, emphasizing core curriculum subjects while promoting social-emotional development and character growth among its student body.

As part of the Union County School District, the elementary school is committed to preparing students for success in their transition to middle school and beyond. The faculty and staff prioritize a student-centered approach, frequently integrating modern instructional practices with traditional values to cater to a diverse range of learning needs. Beyond classroom academics, the school often plays a vital role in the Blairsville community, encouraging parental involvement and hosting various programs that aim to enrich the overall educational experience for local families.
616
Total Students
42.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    557 (90.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    37 (6.0 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (2.9 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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)745-9615
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 602
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 215
Grade 4 183
Grade 5 218
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Union County Primary School
Union County
776 Students
592 School Cir
Blairsville, GA 30512 (0.1 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd