Walter Bickett Elementary

wbes.ucps.k12.nc.us/

472 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

472

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walter Bickett Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	253
Black	167
Asian	5
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Hispanic
253 (53.6 %)
Black
167 (35.4 %)
White
25 (5.3 %)
Two or More
21 (4.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
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:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)238-8704
Website:	http://wbes.ucps.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
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 66

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Walter Bickett Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Walter Bickett Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	242	51.3%
Male	230	48.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)