Union Elementary

www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/Union/index.htm

323 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Union Elementary School, located in Vale, North Carolina, is part of the Lincoln County Schools district. Serving a rural community, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for its primary-aged students. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a close-knit, neighborhood-focused atmosphere.

The school’s website serves as a primary resource for parents and the community, offering easy access to essential information such as school calendars, staff directories, and instructional resources. As an integral part of the Vale area, Union Elementary prioritizes consistent communication and parental involvement to bridge the gap between home and school life. Through its various programs and dedicated faculty, the school strives to create an inclusive environment where students can flourish both personally and educationally.

323

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	16
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	21

White
284 (87.9 %)
Two or More
21 (6.5 %)
Hispanic
16 (5.0 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lincoln County Schools
Phone:	(704)276-1493
Website:	http://www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/Union/index.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
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 18

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Union Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Union Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	161	49.8%
Male	162	50.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th