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Union Elementary

Summary:

Union Elementary is a public elementary school located in Shallotte, North Carolina, serving 571 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Brunswick County Schools district, which is ranked 78 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Union Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in North Carolina, with a statewide ranking between 21 and 81 over the past several years and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a diverse student population, with 67.08% White, 9.11% African American, and 16.81% Hispanic students. Union Elementary excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking among the top 4-28 schools in the state for African American, Hispanic, White, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. The school's 5th-grade students scored 92.3% proficient or better in EOG/Science, compared to 68.5% for the Brunswick County Schools district and 66.2% for the state.

While Union Elementary outperforms the Brunswick County Schools district and the state of North Carolina, the nearby schools, such as Bolivia Elementary, Virginia Williamson Elementary, Supply Elementary, and Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary, generally have lower academic performance. This suggests Union Elementary may have unique factors, such as effective teaching practices or a strong school culture, that contribute to its exceptional performance. Additionally, the school serves a community with a high level of economic need, with over 99% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public K-5

 180 Union School Road NW
       Shallotte, NC  28470

(910) 756-5900

District: Brunswick County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
81st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,404 Help


Students who attend Union Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Shallotte Middle
High:    Brunswick County Early College
    West Brunswick High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  603

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.3%
Hispanic:
16.6%
African American:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Union Elementary ranks better than 94.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Brunswick County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.3%), Hispanic (16.6%), African American (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Elementary is 15. 5 elementary schools in the Brunswick County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Elementary is $10,404, which is the 5th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Brunswick County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Elementary 81st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Union Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Brunswick County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Brunswick County Schools 78th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Union Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.00 353rd 1276 72.3%
2007 81.26 154th 1293 88.1%
2008 78.66 208th 1324 84.3%
2009 84.74 132nd 1354 90.3%
2010 78.71 222nd 1363 83.7%
2011 80.33 200th 1381 85.5%
2012 87.06 83rd 1388 94.0%
2013 80.93 215th 1403 84.7%
2014 79.62 248th 1390 82.2%
2015 78.43 268th 1440 81.4%
2016 83.71 171st 1425 88.0%
2017 84.41 159th 1429 88.9%
2018 94.28 37th 1434 97.4%
2019 93.66 45th 1473 96.9%
2021 97.19 27th 1489 98.2%
2022 96.89 21st 1514 98.6%
2023 94.27 54th 1502 96.4%
2024 92.38 81st 1505 94.6%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.15 30th 497 94.0%
2021 94.56 10th 385 97.4%
2022 91.47 24th 485 95.1%
2023 95.98 10th 514 98.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.13 158th 801 80.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.71 8th 1332 99.4%
2019 97.60 4th 1361 99.7%
2021 99.03 3rd 1329 99.8%
2022 98.81 4th 1366 99.7%
2023 97.99 5th 1437 99.7%
2024 96.16 19th 1450 98.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.45 57th 1405 95.9%
2019 89.48 79th 1424 94.5%
2021 96.70 24th 1440 98.3%
2022 95.78 23rd 1458 98.4%
2023 92.91 53rd 1459 96.4%
2024 88.14 116th 1455 92.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.92 67th 897 92.5%
2019 90.16 35th 878 96.0%
2022 95.28 13th 634 97.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.04 349th 612 43.0%
2021 74.51 61st 494 87.7%
2022 67.83 129th 500 74.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.18 28th 1413 98.0%
2019 95.10 21st 1430 98.5%
2021 96.35 28th 1444 98.1%
2022 96.67 21st 1464 98.6%
2023 93.99 43rd 1461 97.1%
2024 92.18 72nd 1464 95.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.21 17th 949 98.2%
2021 95.02 21st 896 97.7%
2022 99.15 4th 927 99.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.60 15th 851 98.2%
2019 87.28 53rd 865 93.9%
2021 96.53 25th 843 97.0%
2022 94.87 23rd 893 97.4%
2023 93.47 28th 915 96.9%
2024 77.09 145th 951 84.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.62 30th 1178 97.5%
2019 92.68 25th 1183 97.9%
2021 95.15 14th 1172 98.8%
2022 95.14 8th 1194 99.3%
2023 90.00 51st 1183 95.7%
2024 86.04 110th 1166 90.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Union Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.4)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Open Quote I feel completely comfortable dropping my only child off at Kindergarten ONLY because Union is such a great school and has such loving teachers. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Open Quote Hands Down the best Elementary School we have visited from Myrtle Beach to Wilmington to Raleigh! Hope to be buying a house in the district soon! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Open Quote Couldn't ask for a better School for my children to be raised in for 6 years of their lives! Thanks Union Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Open Quote Words cannot explain what a wonderful school Union is Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Open Quote 100 Best school i have ever visited. Has the small town feeling with super great values and teachers. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Open Quote awesome school awesome teachers excellent principal, small community great test scores! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Open Quote DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE!!! It's a terrible school for those students who have IEP's or behavioral issues. Union Elementary is more concerned of grades and state rankings to want to spend time following IEP's or managing behavior. Union much rather suspend children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Union Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 605 246 0 0 2 n/a n/a -6 847
1989 596 252 0 2 5 n/a n/a 1 856
1990 634 257 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 900
1991 685 278 1 7 5 n/a n/a 1 977
1992 728 244 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 981
1993 504 209 0 9 0 n/a n/a 15 737
1994 503 208 1 12 0 n/a n/a 16 740
1995 559 212 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 781
1996 559 212 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 781
1997 560 225 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 796
1998 609 242 1 11 3 n/a n/a 7 873
1999 642 231 0 16 3 n/a n/a 0 892
2000 502 201 0 21 3 n/a n/a 0 727
2001 528 195 0 27 1 n/a n/a 0 751
2002 422 134 0 27 2 n/a n/a 0 585
2003 422 134 0 27 2 n/a n/a 0 585
2004 416 122 3 20 2 n/a n/a 0 563
2005 477 123 2 23 1 n/a n/a 0 626
2006 472 108 2 36 4 n/a n/a 0 622
2007 465 98 6 42 6 n/a n/a 25 642
2008 494 74 8 45 8 n/a n/a 29 658
2009 499 98 7 50 7 n/a n/a 0 661
2010 511 97 7 53 3 n/a n/a 0 671
2011 484 55 8 81 1 0 26 0 655
2012 478 63 10 85 1 0 22 0 659
2013 450 58 8 93 0 0 18 0 627
2014 436 64 6 104 4 0 20 0 634
2015 426 65 4 112 2 0 17 0 626
2016 404 61 3 114 5 0 16 0 603
2017 389 60 4 118 5 0 15 0 591
2018 383 66 7 99 3 0 25 0 583
2019 393 57 9 107 2 0 33 0 601
2020 350 67 9 91 1 0 55 0 573
2021 357 61 9 86 1 0 27 0 541
2022 363 45 10 87 1 1 32 0 539
2023 383 52 7 96 1 1 31 0 571
2024 400 57 5 100 1 1 39 0 603

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 847 39.0 21.7 46.3
1989 856 39.0 21.9 45.8
1990 900 39.0 23.0 44.9
1991 977 39.0 25.0 41.4
1992 981 39.0 25.1 37.3
1993 737 44.0 16.8 62.3
1994 740 48.0 15.4 48.2
1995 781 51.0 15.3 47.5
1996 781 51.0 15.3 47.5
1997 796 51.0 15.6 47.2
1998 873 54.0 16.2 46.7
1999 892 54.0 16.5 49.4
2000 727 53.0 13.7 58.6
2001 751 53.0 14.2 48.7
2002 585 39.0 15.0 0
2003 585 39.0 15.0 0
2004 563 38.0 14.8 53.3
2005 626 38.0 16.5 50.2
2006 622 38.0 16.4 53.5
2007 642 n/a n/a 45.1
2008 658 39.0 16.9 49.4
2009 661 38.1 17.3 45.7
2010 671 39.0 17.2 53.4
2011 655 38.0 17.2 54.7
2012 659 37.0 17.8 56.1
2013 627 39.5 15.8 33
2014 634 37.0 17.1 60.3
2015 626 36.0 17.3 98.2
2016 603 35.0 17.2 59.5
2017 591 35.0 16.8 62.1
2018 583 36.5 15.9 58.5
2019 601 36.0 16.6 61.1
2020 573 37.0 15.4 99.5
2021 541 35.0 15.4 99.4
2022 539 36.0 14.9 99.4
2023 571 37.0 15.4 99.5
2024 603 40.1 15.0 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 847 39.0 21.7 46.3
1989 856 39.0 21.9 45.8
1990 900 39.0 23.0 44.9
1991 977 39.0 25.0 41.4
1992 981 39.0 25.1 37.3
1993 737 44.0 16.8 62.3
1994 740 48.0 15.4 48.2
1995 781 51.0 15.3 47.5
1996 781 51.0 15.3 47.5
1997 796 51.0 15.6 47.2
1998 873 54.0 16.2 46.7
1999 892 54.0 16.5 49.4
2000 727 53.0 13.7 58.6
2001 751 53.0 14.2 48.7
2002 585 39.0 15.0 0
2003 585 39.0 15.0 0
2004 563 38.0 14.8 53.3
2005 626 38.0 16.5 50.2
2006 622 38.0 16.4 53.5
2007 642 n/a n/a 45.1
2008 658 39.0 16.9 49.4
2009 661 38.1 17.3 45.7
2010 671 39.0 17.2 53.4
2011 655 38.0 17.2 54.7
2012 659 37.0 17.8 56.1
2013 627 39.5 15.8 33
2014 634 37.0 17.1 60.3
2015 626 36.0 17.3 98.2
2016 603 35.0 17.2 59.5
2017 591 35.0 16.8 62.1
2018 583 36.5 15.9 58.5
2019 601 36.0 16.6 61.1
2020 573 37.0 15.4 99.5
2021 541 35.0 15.4 99.4
2022 539 36.0 14.9 99.4
2023 571 37.0 15.4 99.5
2024 603 40.1 15.0 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Union Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $975 (9.4%) $9,429 (90.6%) $10,404

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 45th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 54th of 1502 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Union Elementary)9183.3
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brunswick County Schools)69.174.3
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Union Elementary)8366.7
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Brunswick County Schools)5751.2
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Union Elementary)81.489.1
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brunswick County Schools)58.762.4
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Union Elementary)79.479.3
 0.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Brunswick County Schools)57.960.4
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Union Elementary)88.9100
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brunswick County Schools)62.460.2
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Union Elementary)79.689.7
 10.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Brunswick County Schools)55.951.9
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Union Elementary)95.492.2
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Brunswick County Schools)77.669.6
 8%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.663.1
 9.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students601571
 5%
African American5752
 8.8%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian97
 22.2%
Hispanic10796
 10.3%
Pacific Islander01
White393383
 2.5%
Two or More Races3331
 6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.1%99.5%
 38.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Union Elementary

Students at Union Elementary are 66% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 603 students attended Union Elementary.

Students who attend Union Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shallotte Middle
High : Brunswick County Early College
High : West Brunswick High

Yes. Union Elementary ranks in the top 5.4% of North Carolina elementary schools.


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