Union Elementary School

www.bcsdk12.net

486 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Union Elementary School is a public school located in Macon, Georgia, serving students within the Bibb County School District. Situated on Mamie Carter Drive, the school functions as part of a larger district-wide mission to provide foundational education to the local community. It emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its young students for success in middle school and beyond through a structured curriculum and supportive classroom environments.

As a member of the Bibb County school system, Union Elementary benefits from the district's broader resources, including standardized instructional programs and administrative support. The school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and the community. By focusing on core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, the school aims to create an equitable learning experience that helps students meet state academic standards while cultivating a positive school culture.

486

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	6
Black	467
Asian	1
Two or More	8

Black
467 (96.1 %)
Two or More
8 (1.6 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.2 %)
White
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
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:	Bibb County
Phone:	(478)773-2629
Website:	http://www.bcsdk12.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	372
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

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Union Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Union Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	245	50.4%
Male	241	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)