UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Union Public School District school district, located in UNION, MS with about 373 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 101 Forest Street in Union, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Union Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth for its primary-level students. The institution emphasizes the foundational skills necessary for student success, striving to prepare children for their future academic endeavors through a supportive and structured learning atmosphere.
The school operates under the identity of the "Union Yellowjackets," reflecting a strong sense of school spirit and community pride. Through its official website, unionyellowjackets.org, the school maintains communication with parents and guardians, providing resources and updates to ensure a collaborative approach to education. By focusing on the development of the whole child, Union Elementary remains committed to upholding the values and standards of the Union school system while serving the specific needs of the families within its district.
For more information, contact UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 774-8257 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
UNION, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in UNION, MS with about 373 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Union Public School District
- Total Students:
- 373
- Teachers:
- 26.4
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 373 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.1%
- Black or African American
- 22.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.