Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Union Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Union Elementary serves the west part of Rowland, NC, covering an area of approximately 28.3 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Union Elementary School ranks within the bottom 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 0.29, 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
#2141 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
84%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
3%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
Showing 2002–2014. View full 16-year historical data
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 #2141 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Union Elementary School often compared to?
Union Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairgrove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
351 students attend Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Union Elementary School students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union Elementary School offer ?
Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Elementary School part of?
Union Elementary School is part of Of Robeson County School District.
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