Union Elementary

Sampson County Schools
10400 Taylors Bridge Hwy
Clinton, NC 28328
474 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Union Elementary School, located in Clinton, North Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Sampson County Schools district. Serving students in the rural community of the Taylors Bridge area, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive environment for its elementary-aged population. It emphasizes student growth and community engagement, working to prepare children for their transition into the middle and high school levels.

The school is dedicated to maintaining the standards and curriculum set forth by the Sampson County school system, ensuring that students have access to essential educational resources. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and the local community, Union Elementary strives to promote both personal and academic success. For families and community members looking for detailed information regarding current academic programs, school calendars, or staff directories, the school’s official website provides a central hub for district-wide updates and site-specific news.
474
Total Students
38.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    275 (58.0 %)
  • Black
    97 (20.5 %)
  • White
    88 (18.6 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Sampson County Schools
Phone: (910)532-2104
Website: http://www.sampson.k12.nc.us/Domain/15
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 463
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 68
Kindergarten 137
Grade 1 141
Grade 2 128
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Union Intermediate
Sampson County Schools
387 Students
1190 Edmond Matthis Road
Clinton, NC 28328 (3.0 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th