Union Chapel Elementary

4271 Union Chapel Road
Pembroke, NC 28372

www.robeson.k12.nc.us/schools.cfm?id=uces&schoolid=412

448 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Union Chapel Elementary School, located in Pembroke, North Carolina, is a key institution within the Public Schools of Robeson County district. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic development, social growth, and preparing children for their future transition to middle school. As part of a larger district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population in a rural setting.

The school’s presence in Pembroke reflects a commitment to supporting the educational infrastructure of Robeson County. Through its partnership with the district, Union Chapel Elementary aims to foster a supportive learning environment, emphasizing both traditional classroom instruction and community engagement. Families in the area look to the school as a central hub for student development, where teachers and staff prioritize the academic progress and character building of every child who walks through their doors.

448

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Chapel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	111
Black	21
Two or More	6
American Indian	301

American Indian
301 (67.2 %)
Hispanic
111 (24.8 %)
Black
21 (4.7 %)
White
9 (2.0 %)
Two or More
6 (1.3 %)

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:	Public Schools of Robeson County
Phone:	(910)521-4456
Website:	http://www.robeson.k12.nc.us/schools.cfm?id=uces&schoolid=412
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	439
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 10

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 50