East Elementary

ees.ucps.k12.nc.us/

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

East Elementary School, located at 515 Elizabeth Ave in Monroe, North Carolina, is a public school serving students as part of the Union County Public Schools (UCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while emphasizing the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning.

The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Monroe community. Through its digital platform, East Elementary provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, school news, and updates, ensuring transparency and open communication. With a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, the staff works to ensure that every student feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and structured academic setting.

385

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

109.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	233
Black	124
Two or More	12

Hispanic
233 (60.5 %)
Black
124 (32.2 %)
White
16 (4.2 %)
Two or More
12 (3.1 %)

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)296-3110
Website:	http://ees.ucps.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
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 18

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for East Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for East Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	48.8%
Male	197	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)