Monarch Elementary
442 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Monarch Elementary School, located at 218 Monarch School Drive in Union, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Union County School District. The school is situated in a community with a rich history tied to the textile industry, and it reflects the district's broader commitment to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in their primary years. As a public elementary school, it focuses on delivering core academic instruction while fostering the social and emotional development of its student body.
The school is characterized by its dedication to community-based education, striving to prepare students for middle school success through a curriculum that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and foundational skills. By maintaining a localized campus in Union, Monarch Elementary plays a vital role in the neighborhood, often serving as a hub for student engagement and family involvement. The staff works to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages academic growth and community values, ensuring that children in the Union area have access to essential educational resources in a stable, focused setting.
The school is characterized by its dedication to community-based education, striving to prepare students for middle school success through a curriculum that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and foundational skills. By maintaining a localized campus in Union, Monarch Elementary plays a vital role in the neighborhood, often serving as a hub for student engagement and family involvement. The staff works to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages academic growth and community values, ensuring that children in the Union area have access to essential educational resources in a stable, focused setting.
442
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 279 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
| Black | 141 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 5 |
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White279 (63.3%)
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Black141 (32.0%)
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Hispanic15 (3.4%)
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Two or More5 (1.1%)
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Asian1 (0.2%)
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: | Union 01 |
| Phone: | (864)429-1733 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 442 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 34.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
20
Kindergarten
66
Grade 1
64
Grade 2
73
Grade 3
70
Grade 4
63
Grade 5
86
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 20 |
| Kindergarten | 66 |
| Grade 1 | 64 |
| Grade 2 | 73 |
| Grade 3 | 70 |
| Grade 4 | 63 |
| Grade 5 | 86 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 211 | 47.7% |
| Male | 230 | 52% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.3% |
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