Union Elementary School vs. Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School
Should I attend Union Elementary School or Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Union Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
539 students
391 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#108 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#1349 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
78
70
Grade 1 Students
115
56
Grade 2 Students
77
70
Grade 3 Students
90
67
Grade 4 Students
77
58
Grade 5 Students
102
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
16%
25%
% Black
9%
17%
% White
67%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%