Shirley Mann Elementary School

710 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shirley Mann Elementary School is a public school located in Union, Kentucky, serving students as part of the Boone County School District. Situated along the US Highway 42 corridor, the school serves a growing suburban community and is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school typically emphasizes foundational academic excellence, integrating core curriculum standards with character development initiatives designed to help young students build both social and academic skills.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Shirley Mann Elementary is recognized for its active school community and collaborative atmosphere. Like many schools in the Boone County district, it focuses on leveraging technology and modern teaching strategies to prepare students for success in the middle school years. The school often prioritizes strong parent-teacher partnerships and community engagement, providing various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide events that contribute to a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

710

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shirley Mann Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	581
Hispanic	29
Black	15
Asian	56
Two or More	25
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
581 (81.8%)
Asian
56 (7.9%)
Hispanic
29 (4.1%)
Two or More
25 (3.5%)
Black
15 (2.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Boone County
Phone:	(859)384-5000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	710
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 130