Prospect Elementary

prospect.ucps.k12.nc.us

346 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Prospect Elementary School, located at 3005 Ruben Rd in Monroe, North Carolina, serves as a vital educational hub within the Union County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities, the faculty and staff aim to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Union County community, Prospect Elementary maintains a strong partnership with families and local stakeholders to promote a collaborative school culture. Their official website serves as a primary resource for parents and community members, offering transparency regarding school policies, academic calendars, and news updates. Through its focus on maintaining high educational standards and nurturing a positive school climate, Prospect Elementary continues to play a significant role in the foundational development of students in the Monroe area.

346

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prospect Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	48
Black	16
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
268 (77.5 %)
Hispanic
48 (13.9 %)
Black
16 (4.6 %)
Two or More
13 (3.8 %)
American Indian
1 (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)296-0636
Website:	http://prospect.ucps.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
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

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 69