UNION CANAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Union Canal El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cornwall-Lebanon SD school district, located in Lebanon, PA with about 426 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Union Canal El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Union Canal Elementary School, located at 400 Narrows Dr in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the Cornwall-Lebanon School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering foundational academic growth in a structured and supportive environment. It is known for its commitment to developing both the intellectual and social-emotional skills of its students, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and a well-rounded elementary education.
The school operates with a focus on preparing young learners for their future academic careers by utilizing a diverse curriculum that addresses core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Union Canal Elementary encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and school events, aiming to create a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, build meaningful relationships with peers, and establish a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.
For more information, contact Union Canal El Sch at (717) 270-7227 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lebanon, PA 17046-9257
(717) 270-7227
UNION CANAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lebanon, PA with about 426 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cornwall-Lebanon SD
- Total Students:
- 426
- Teachers:
- 31.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 426 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UNION CANAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Black or African American
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.8%
- Male
- 54.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.