Pleasant Union Elementary

1900 Pleasant Union Church Roa
Raleigh, NC 27614

pleasantuniones.wcpss.net/

530 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pleasant Union Elementary School, located in North Raleigh, is part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school serves a diverse community of students in the pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade levels, focusing on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. As a member of the state’s largest school district, the school utilizes standardized curriculum resources while maintaining its own unique community culture, often emphasizing character development and parent-teacher collaboration.

The school is known for its commitment to the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning with rigorous classroom instruction. Families typically choose Pleasant Union for its dedicated staff, active PTA involvement, and the school’s efforts to provide a balanced educational experience that includes both core academic subjects and enrichment opportunities. Situated in the growing Raleigh area, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, working to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

530

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Union Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	381
Hispanic	51
Black	47
Asian	17
Two or More	34

White
381 (71.9%)
Hispanic
51 (9.6%)
Black
47 (8.9%)
Two or More
34 (6.4%)
Asian
17 (3.2%)

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:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)870-4230
Website:	http://pleasantuniones.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 12

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pleasant Union Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pleasant Union Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	229	43.2%
Male	301	56.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)