Monarch Elementary
497 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Monarch Elementary School, located at 218 Monarch School Drive in Union, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Union County School District. The school is situated in a community with a rich history tied to the textile industry, and it reflects the district's broader commitment to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in their primary years. As a public elementary school, it focuses on delivering core academic instruction while fostering the social and emotional development of its student body.
The school is characterized by its dedication to community-based education, striving to prepare students for middle school success through a curriculum that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and foundational skills. By maintaining a localized campus in Union, Monarch Elementary plays a vital role in the neighborhood, often serving as a hub for student engagement and family involvement. The staff works to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages academic growth and community values, ensuring that children in the Union area have access to essential educational resources in a stable, focused setting.
The school is characterized by its dedication to community-based education, striving to prepare students for middle school success through a curriculum that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and foundational skills. By maintaining a localized campus in Union, Monarch Elementary plays a vital role in the neighborhood, often serving as a hub for student engagement and family involvement. The staff works to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages academic growth and community values, ensuring that children in the Union area have access to essential educational resources in a stable, focused setting.
497
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 324 |
| Hispanic | 10 |
| Black | 132 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 30 |
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White324 (65.2 %)
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Black132 (26.6 %)
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Two or More30 (6.0 %)
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Hispanic10 (2.0 %)
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Asian1 (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: | Union 01 |
| Phone: | (864)429-1733 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 497 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 33.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
40
Kindergarten
74
Grade 1
81
Grade 2
67
Grade 3
92
Grade 4
60
Grade 5
83
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 40 |
| Kindergarten | 74 |
| Grade 1 | 81 |
| Grade 2 | 67 |
| Grade 3 | 92 |
| Grade 4 | 60 |
| Grade 5 | 83 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 243 | 48.9% |
| Male | 254 | 51.1% |
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