Union Elementary School

Union Public School District
101 Forest Street
Union, MS 39365
410 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Union Elementary School, located at 101 Forest Street in Union, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Union Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth for its primary-level students. The institution emphasizes the foundational skills necessary for student success, striving to prepare children for their future academic endeavors through a supportive and structured learning atmosphere.

The school operates under the identity of the "Union Yellowjackets," reflecting a strong sense of school spirit and community pride. Through its official website, unionyellowjackets.org, the school maintains communication with parents and guardians, providing resources and updates to ensure a collaborative approach to education. By focusing on the development of the whole child, Union Elementary remains committed to upholding the values and standards of the Union school system while serving the specific needs of the families within its district.
410
Total Students
27.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    288 (70.2%)
  • Black
    98 (23.9%)
  • Two or More
    19 (4.6%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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 Public School District
Phone: (601)774-8257
Website: http://www.unionyellowjackets.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 407
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 59
Kindergarten 62
Grade 1 86
Grade 2 67
Grade 3 77
Grade 4 59
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Newton County Elementary School
NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
882 Students
15881 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327 (8.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th