Sardis Elementary

4416 Sardis Church Road
Monroe, NC 28110

sdes.ucps.k12.nc.us

489 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sardis Elementary School, located in Monroe, North Carolina, is a public school serving students as part of the Union County Public Schools (UCPS) district. Situated on Sardis Church Road, the school serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community, focusing on core academic development and the social-emotional growth of elementary-aged children. As part of a larger district known for its emphasis on rigorous standards and community involvement, Sardis Elementary aims to provide a supportive environment that prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student achievement and partnership with the surrounding Monroe area. Through its official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with families regarding curriculum, school policies, and extracurricular activities. By leveraging resources provided by the Union County Public Schools system, Sardis Elementary strives to offer a balanced educational experience that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, ensuring that each student has the opportunity to thrive within a structured and collaborative learning community.

489

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sardis Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	246
Black	49
Asian	18
Two or More	15

Hispanic
246 (50.3 %)
White
161 (32.9 %)
Black
49 (10.0 %)
Asian
18 (3.7 %)
Two or More
15 (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)296-3145
Website:	http://sdes.ucps.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	519
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 50

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 79