Union Elementary

www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/Union/index.htm

342 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Union Elementary School, located in Vale, North Carolina, is part of the Lincoln County Schools district. Serving a rural community, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for its primary-aged students. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a close-knit, neighborhood-focused atmosphere.

The school’s website serves as a primary resource for parents and the community, offering easy access to essential information such as school calendars, staff directories, and instructional resources. As an integral part of the Vale area, Union Elementary prioritizes consistent communication and parental involvement to bridge the gap between home and school life. Through its various programs and dedicated faculty, the school strives to create an inclusive environment where students can flourish both personally and educationally.

342

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	15
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	14

White
310 (90.6%)
Hispanic
15 (4.4%)
Two or More
14 (4.1%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lincoln County Schools
Phone:	(704)276-1493
Website:	http://www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/Union/index.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
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 21

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Union Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Union Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	168	49.1%
Male	174	50.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th