Union Elementary

180 Union School Road NW
Shallotte, NC 28470

www.bcswan.net/UES

571 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Union Elementary School, located in Shallotte, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students in Brunswick County. As part of the Brunswick County School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, focusing on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating extracurricular opportunities to develop well-rounded students.

The school places a high value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Shallotte community to ensure student success. By utilizing the resources provided by the Brunswick County School system, Union Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Families interested in specific school policies, upcoming events, or current academic initiatives can find detailed information and updates on their official district website.

571

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

114.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	383
Hispanic	96
Black	52
Asian	7
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
383 (67.1 %)
Hispanic
96 (16.8 %)
Black
52 (9.1 %)
Two or More
31 (5.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Brunswick County Schools
Phone:	(910)756-5900
Website:	http://www.bcswan.net/UES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	651
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 113

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 77