Waxhaw Elementary

wxes.ucps.k12.nc.us

638 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waxhaw Elementary School, located in the historic town of Waxhaw, North Carolina, serves as a foundational learning institution within the Union County Public Schools district. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment that prioritizes both academic rigor and character development. By leveraging its suburban location, the school fosters a close-knit atmosphere where educators, students, and families work collaboratively to promote student success and engagement.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares young learners for future success. Its curriculum focuses on core academic subjects while encouraging extracurricular involvement and the development of essential life skills. With a focus on modern instructional practices and a dedication to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, Waxhaw Elementary strives to cultivate a positive, inclusive culture that encourages curiosity, academic achievement, and a lifelong love of learning.

638

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waxhaw Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	415
Hispanic	97
Black	58
Asian	19
Two or More	46
American Indian	3

White
415 (65.0 %)
Hispanic
97 (15.2 %)
Black
58 (9.1 %)
Two or More
46 (7.2 %)
Asian
19 (3.0 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)290-1590
Website:	http://wxes.ucps.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	276
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 26

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 100