WALTER BICKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Walter Bickett Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Union County Public Schools school district, located in Monroe, NC with about 684 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 57 teachers, Walter Bickett 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.
Walter Bickett Elementary School, located in Monroe, North Carolina, is a public institution serving students within the Union County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future educational endeavors, placing a strong focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to reach their full potential.
Beyond its academic mission, Walter Bickett Elementary is deeply integrated into the Monroe community. The school promotes a collaborative culture, encouraging active involvement from parents, guardians, and local partners to enrich the student experience. Through a variety of programs and school initiatives, the administration and faculty work to cultivate a safe and inclusive environment that addresses the social and emotional needs of its students, ensuring that every child is supported as they navigate their formative years.
For more information, contact Walter Bickett Elementary at (704) 283-8520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Monroe, NC 28112-5959
(704) 283-8520
http://wbes.ucps.k12.nc.us/
WALTER BICKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Monroe, NC with about 684 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Union County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 684
- Teachers:
- 57
- 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 684 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 49.4%
- Black or African American
- 36.7%
- White
- 8.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.