Union Day School

3000 TILLEY MORRIS ROAD
WEDDINGTON, NC 28104

www.uniondayschool.com

Charter School 552 Students

Other K - 10th

School Overview

Union Day School, located in the growing community of Waxhaw, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. Founded with a mission to foster both academic excellence and character development, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment that integrates rigorous academics with the promotion of core values such as integrity, respect, and responsibility. By operating as a charter school, Union Day School provides an alternative to traditional district-assigned education, focusing on personalized attention and a community-oriented approach to student growth.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for high school success while encouraging them to become active, well-rounded participants in their community. In addition to core subjects, Union Day School prioritizes a safe and inclusive campus culture where teachers and staff work closely with families to support individual student needs. Their educational philosophy centers on the idea that a strong academic foundation, paired with consistent character instruction, empowers students to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

552

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Day School
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	68
Black	65
Asian	41
Two or More	31
American Indian	3

White
344 (62.3 %)
Hispanic
68 (12.3 %)
Black
65 (11.8 %)
Asian
41 (7.4 %)
Two or More
31 (5.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Union Day School
Phone:	(704)256-1494
Website:	http://www.uniondayschool.com
Grade Range:	K - 10th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 51

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 35

Grade 9 24