Wesley Chapel Elementary

wces.ucps.k12.nc.us

760 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wesley Chapel Elementary School, located in Monroe, North Carolina, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Union County Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the comprehensive development of its students, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. By integrating modern educational practices with a commitment to student success, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, maintaining a strong partnership with parents and stakeholders to enhance the overall educational experience. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking among students. With a focus on creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere, Wesley Chapel Elementary emphasizes character education alongside traditional core subjects, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

760

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wesley Chapel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	460
Hispanic	74
Black	65
Asian	119
Two or More	37
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
460 (60.5 %)
Asian
119 (15.7 %)
Hispanic
74 (9.7 %)
Black
65 (8.6 %)
Two or More
37 (4.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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)296-3081
Website:	http://wces.ucps.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	760
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 128

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 149

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wesley Chapel Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	128
Grade 1	109
Grade 2	126
Grade 3	119
Grade 4	129
Grade 5	149

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wesley Chapel Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	361	47.5%
Male	399	52.5%

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