Wesley Chapel Elementary

wces.ucps.k12.nc.us

729 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wesley Chapel Elementary School, located in Monroe, North Carolina, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Union County Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the comprehensive development of its students, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. By integrating modern educational practices with a commitment to student success, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, maintaining a strong partnership with parents and stakeholders to enhance the overall educational experience. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking among students. With a focus on creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere, Wesley Chapel Elementary emphasizes character education alongside traditional core subjects, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

729

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wesley Chapel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	423
Hispanic	70
Black	51
Asian	142
Two or More	32
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
423 (58.0%)
Asian
142 (19.5%)
Hispanic
70 (9.6%)
Black
51 (7.0%)
Two or More
32 (4.4%)
American Indian
10 (1.4%)
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:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)296-3081
Website:	http://wces.ucps.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 86

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 151

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 139

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wesley Chapel Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	109
Grade 2	151
Grade 3	120
Grade 4	124
Grade 5	139

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wesley Chapel Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	346	47.5%
Male	383	52.5%

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