WESTERN UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Western Union Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Union County Public Schools school district, located in Waxhaw, NC with about 611 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, Western Union Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Western Union Elementary School, located in Waxhaw, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in Union County. The school focuses on fostering a supportive and collaborative academic environment, emphasizing foundational learning and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of the Union County Public Schools district, it works to integrate state curriculum standards with community-oriented values, aiming to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors.
Beyond its core academic instruction, Western Union Elementary is known for its active community engagement and the involvement of parents and families in school life. The school environment typically promotes a blend of traditional classroom instruction and enrichment opportunities designed to help students build essential skills. With its location in a growing area of Waxhaw, the school serves as a central hub for local families, striving to maintain a positive and inclusive culture that prioritizes student achievement and character building.
For more information, contact Western Union Elementary at (704) 843-2153 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waxhaw, NC 28173-9211
(704) 843-2153
http://wues.ucps.k12.nc.us/
WESTERN UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Waxhaw, NC with about 611 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:
- 611
- Teachers:
- 37.5
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 611 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTERN UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.5%
- Black or African American
- 10.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.5%
- Two or more races
- 6.2%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
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.