Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Union Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Union Elementary School's student population of 466 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Education, Excellence, and Equity
School Rankings
The diversity score of Union Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
58%
22%
Black
20%
24%
White
19%
42%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
466 students attend Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Union Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union Elementary School offer ?
Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Elementary School part of?
Union Elementary School is part of Sampson County Schools.
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