Union Canal El Sch

406 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

406

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Canal El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	146
Black	10
Asian	8
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
220 (54.2 %)
Hispanic
146 (36.0 %)
Two or More
21 (5.2 %)
Black
10 (2.5 %)
Asian
8 (2.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cornwall-Lebanon SD
Phone:	(717)270-7227
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 55

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 90