UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Union Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cleveland County Schools school district, located in Shelby, NC with about 384 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 30 teachers, Union Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 is a public primary school located in Shelby, North Carolina, serving the local community as part of the Cleveland County Schools district. Situated on Union Church Road, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing academic development, social growth, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a larger district-wide network, the school benefits from the shared resources, curriculum standards, and administrative support typical of the Cleveland County educational system.
The school is dedicated to fostering student success through community engagement and a commitment to helping children reach their full potential. By utilizing the resources provided through the Cleveland County Schools portal, parents and community members can stay connected with school policies, academic calendars, and district news. For those looking for more specific information regarding current faculty, extracurricular activities, or enrollment details, the district website serves as the primary hub for administrative information and ongoing school communications.
For more information, contact Union Elementary at (704) 481-8001 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shelby, NC 28150-9009
(704) 481-8001
UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shelby, NC with about 384 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cleveland County Schools
- Total Students:
- 384
- Teachers:
- 30.58
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 384 students
- White
- 63.8%
- Black or African American
- 23.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.