Union Elementary School serves 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
282 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
2%
25%
White
83%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
282 students attend Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Union Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Union Elementary School offer ?
Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Union Elementary School part of?
Union Elementary School is part of Wilkes County Schools School District.
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