Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Union Elementary School ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Union Elementary serves the northwest part of Shelby, NC, covering an area of approximately 73.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union Elementary School's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Cultivating Excellence
School Rankings
Union Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1115 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Elementary School's ranking?
Union Elementary School is ranked #1115 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Union Elementary School often compared to?
Union Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Township Three Elementary School, Boiling Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
413 students attend Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Union Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union Elementary School offer ?
Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Elementary School part of?
Union Elementary School is part of Cleveland County Schools.
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