Waxhaw Elementary

wxes.ucps.k12.nc.us

615 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waxhaw Elementary School, located in the historic town of Waxhaw, North Carolina, serves as a foundational learning institution within the Union County Public Schools district. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment that prioritizes both academic rigor and character development. By leveraging its suburban location, the school fosters a close-knit atmosphere where educators, students, and families work collaboratively to promote student success and engagement.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares young learners for future success. Its curriculum focuses on core academic subjects while encouraging extracurricular involvement and the development of essential life skills. With a focus on modern instructional practices and a dedication to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, Waxhaw Elementary strives to cultivate a positive, inclusive culture that encourages curiosity, academic achievement, and a lifelong love of learning.

615

Total Students

40.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waxhaw Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	92
Black	67
Asian	15
Two or More	45
American Indian	2

White
394 (64.1%)
Hispanic
92 (15.0%)
Black
67 (10.9%)
Two or More
45 (7.3%)
Asian
15 (2.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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)290-1590
Website:	http://wxes.ucps.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	276
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 36

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 87