Antioch Elementary

3101 Antioch Church Road
Matthews, NC 28104

antioch.ucps.k12.nc.us

816 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Antioch Elementary School, located in Matthews, North Carolina, is a public institution serving the Union County Public Schools (UCPS) district. Nestled in a suburban community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment for its students. Its educational approach focuses on core academic development, character education, and preparing children for middle school success by balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational strategies.

The school is recognized for its commitment to community involvement and parent engagement, serving as a hub for the local Matthews area. By leveraging the resources provided by the UCPS district, Antioch Elementary emphasizes both student achievement and personal growth, encouraging an environment where pupils can develop their social and academic skills. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or current staff information can find comprehensive resources on their official website.

816

Total Students

50.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Antioch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	528
Hispanic	81
Black	41
Asian	119
Two or More	44
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
528 (64.7%)
Asian
119 (14.6%)
Hispanic
81 (9.9%)
Two or More
44 (5.4%)
Black
41 (5.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
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:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)296-3005
Website:	http://antioch.ucps.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	816
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 98

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 139

Grade 3 154

Grade 4 146

Grade 5 162