Union Elementary

www.robeson.k12.nc.us/schools.cfm?id=union&schoolid=416

351 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Union Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Rowland, North Carolina, and is part of the Public Schools of Robeson County district. Situated at 2547 NC Hwy 710 South, the school serves the local community by providing foundational instruction for elementary-aged students. As part of a larger county-wide school system, the institution focuses on fostering academic growth and character development within a rural setting.

The school operates under the administration of the Public Schools of Robeson County, which manages educational policies and resources across the region. While its official website provides a central hub for district-wide updates, school calendars, and administrative contact information, it reflects the school's commitment to transparency and community involvement. For parents and guardians, the school serves as a local pillar for academic preparation, emphasizing core curriculum standards and student engagement in a community-focused learning environment.

351

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	18
Black	11
Two or More	18
American Indian	295

American Indian
295 (84.0%)
Hispanic
18 (5.1%)
Two or More
18 (5.1%)
Black
11 (3.1%)
White
9 (2.6%)

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:	Public Schools of Robeson County
Phone:	(910)521-4272
Website:	http://www.robeson.k12.nc.us/schools.cfm?id=union&schoolid=416
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
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 15

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 44