Western Union Elementary

4111 Western Union Sch Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173

wues.ucps.k12.nc.us/

553 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Western Union Elementary School, located in Waxhaw, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in Union County. The school focuses on fostering a supportive and collaborative academic environment, emphasizing foundational learning and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of the Union County Public Schools district, it works to integrate state curriculum standards with community-oriented values, aiming to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core academic instruction, Western Union Elementary is known for its active community engagement and the involvement of parents and families in school life. The school environment typically promotes a blend of traditional classroom instruction and enrichment opportunities designed to help students build essential skills. With its location in a growing area of Waxhaw, the school serves as a central hub for local families, striving to maintain a positive and inclusive culture that prioritizes student achievement and character building.

553

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Union Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	95
Black	50
Asian	1
Two or More	29
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
375 (67.8 %)
Hispanic
95 (17.2 %)
Black
50 (9.0 %)
Two or More
29 (5.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
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:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)296-6355
Website:	http://wues.ucps.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 87

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Western Union Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Western Union Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	288	52.1%
Male	265	47.9%

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