Union Elementary

www.msad40.org/schools/union/

120 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Union Elementary School, located on Heald Highway in Union, Maine, serves as a central hub for the local community’s primary education. As a small-town school, it is known for providing a close-knit learning environment where students in early grades receive personalized attention. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages social and emotional development among its young learners.

Beyond its core curriculum, Union Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and local engagement, reflecting the values of the rural Knox County area. By maintaining a student-centered approach, the school strives to prepare its children for success in their future academic endeavors while helping them feel connected to their neighbors and the surrounding Maine community.

120

Total Students

11.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	4
Two or More	7

White
109 (90.8 %)
Two or More
7 (5.8 %)
Hispanic
4 (3.3 %)

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:	RSU 40/MSAD 40
Phone:	(207)785-4330
Website:	http://www.msad40.org/schools/union/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 19

Kindergarten 9

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 16