Indian Trail Elementary

ites.ucps.k12.nc.us/

576 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Indian Trail Elementary School, located in Indian Trail, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Union County Public Schools (UCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the holistic development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and integrating modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

As a community-focused school, Indian Trail Elementary places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and encouraging, offering various resources and opportunities for students to explore their interests and build essential social-emotional skills. Through its dedication to excellence and its proactive engagement with the local area, the school strives to create a positive, high-quality educational experience for every student who walks through its doors.

576

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Trail Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	325
Hispanic	116
Black	64
Asian	28
Two or More	41
American Indian	2

White
325 (56.4 %)
Hispanic
116 (20.1 %)
Black
64 (11.1 %)
Two or More
41 (7.1 %)
Asian
28 (4.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)296-3095
Website:	http://ites.ucps.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 22

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 95