Union Elementary

unes.ucps.k12.nc.us/

274 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Union Elementary School, located in Wingate, North Carolina, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Union County Public Schools district. Situated on White Store Road, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. The school is dedicated to the core values of the district, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills necessary for students to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

As a community-centered institution, Union Elementary prioritizes strong partnerships between faculty, staff, parents, and the surrounding Wingate area. The school utilizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while providing diverse learning opportunities that cater to the individual needs of its student body. By maintaining a focus on both rigorous instruction and a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its young learners to become responsible, productive, and lifelong learners within their community and beyond.

274

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	73
Black	24
Two or More	18

White
159 (58.0 %)
Hispanic
73 (26.6 %)
Black
24 (8.8 %)
Two or More
18 (6.6 %)

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)296-6348
Website:	http://unes.ucps.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
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 30

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 58