Wingate Elementary
400 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Wingate Elementary School, located on Bivens Street in Wingate, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Union County Public Schools (UCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students. By leveraging the resources of the larger UCPS district, the school aims to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for middle school success while maintaining the close-knit, personable atmosphere often found in smaller, town-centered schools.
Beyond its core academic mission, Wingate Elementary serves as an essential hub for the local Wingate community. The school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and local stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to student well-being. With a commitment to modern educational standards and an inclusive school culture, the staff works to cultivate an environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong sense of civic responsibility.
Beyond its core academic mission, Wingate Elementary serves as an essential hub for the local Wingate community. The school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and local stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to student well-being. With a commitment to modern educational standards and an inclusive school culture, the staff works to cultivate an environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong sense of civic responsibility.
400
Total Students
36.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 57 |
| Hispanic | 182 |
| Black | 139 |
| Two or More | 20 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Hispanic182 (45.5 %)
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Black139 (34.7 %)
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White57 (14.2 %)
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Two or More20 (5.0 %)
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American Indian2 (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)296-0635 |
| Website: | http://wges.ucps.k12.nc.us/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 400 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 36.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 391 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
17
Kindergarten
58
Grade 1
62
Grade 2
55
Grade 3
68
Grade 4
66
Grade 5
74
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 17 |
| Kindergarten | 58 |
| Grade 1 | 62 |
| Grade 2 | 55 |
| Grade 3 | 68 |
| Grade 4 | 66 |
| Grade 5 | 74 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 211 | 52.8% |
| Male | 189 | 47.2% |
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