Union Elementary

www.clevelandcountyschools.org

423 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Union Elementary School is a public primary school located in Shelby, North Carolina, serving the local community as part of the Cleveland County Schools district. Situated on Union Church Road, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing academic development, social growth, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a larger district-wide network, the school benefits from the shared resources, curriculum standards, and administrative support typical of the Cleveland County educational system.

The school is dedicated to fostering student success through community engagement and a commitment to helping children reach their full potential. By utilizing the resources provided through the Cleveland County Schools portal, parents and community members can stay connected with school policies, academic calendars, and district news. For those looking for more specific information regarding current faculty, extracurricular activities, or enrollment details, the district website serves as the primary hub for administrative information and ongoing school communications.

423

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	26
Black	89
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

White
276 (65.2 %)
Black
89 (21.0 %)
Two or More
30 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
26 (6.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Cleveland County Schools
Phone:	(704)476-8250
Website:	http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	410
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 29

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 81