Union County Primary School
752 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Union County Primary School, located in Blairsville, Georgia, serves as the foundational educational hub for the community’s youngest learners. Typically housing students in pre-kindergarten through second grade, the school focuses on creating a nurturing and supportive environment designed to foster early academic development and social-emotional growth. As part of the Union County School District, the primary school places a strong emphasis on establishing a solid educational base in literacy and mathematics, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to the elementary and middle school levels.
Beyond core academics, Union County Primary School is known for its strong community ties and its commitment to the "Panther" school spirit. The facility focuses on creating an engaging atmosphere where young children feel safe exploring new concepts through play-based and structured learning experiences. By prioritizing small-group instruction and maintaining a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and the local Blairsville community, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and help every child build the foundational skills necessary for future academic success.
Beyond core academics, Union County Primary School is known for its strong community ties and its commitment to the "Panther" school spirit. The facility focuses on creating an engaging atmosphere where young children feel safe exploring new concepts through play-based and structured learning experiences. By prioritizing small-group instruction and maintaining a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and the local Blairsville community, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and help every child build the foundational skills necessary for future academic success.
752
Total Students
53.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 673 |
| Hispanic | 40 |
| Black | 4 |
| Two or More | 35 |
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White673 (89.5%)
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Hispanic40 (5.3%)
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Two or More35 (4.7%)
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Black4 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Union County |
| Phone: | (706)745-5450 |
| Website: | http://www.ucschools.org/schools/uc-primary-school |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 752 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 53.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 705 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
124
Kindergarten
213
Grade 1
207
Grade 2
208
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 124 |
| Kindergarten | 213 |
| Grade 1 | 207 |
| Grade 2 | 208 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 366 | 48.7% |
| Male | 386 | 51.3% |
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