United Community School

www.ucsnc.org

Charter School 250 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

United Community School (UCS), located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a unique public charter school founded on the principle of bridging the gap between community resources and academic excellence. Serving a diverse student body, the school is deeply committed to a "whole-child" educational philosophy. By integrating rigorous academic standards with comprehensive social-emotional support, UCS aims to create an environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive, grow, and develop into engaged citizens.

The school is particularly notable for its strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships. UCS operates with the belief that a child's success is tied to the strength of their support system, which is why it actively fosters relationships between families, local organizations, and educators. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to learning, United Community School provides a structured, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere designed to empower students to achieve their full potential while actively participating in the life of their community.

250

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for United Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	69
Black	135
Asian	3
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

Black
135 (54.0%)
Hispanic
69 (27.6%)
Two or More
26 (10.4%)
White
16 (6.4%)
Asian
3 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	United Community School
Phone:	(980)819-0555
Website:	http://www.ucsnc.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 37

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 15

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for United Community School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	38
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	25
Grade 6	21
Grade 7	19
Grade 8	15

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for United Community School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	115	46%
Male	135	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)