Union Day School

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Weddington, North Carolina - 1 schools

An equity score of 17/100 ranks Union Day School #271 of 297 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,697 per pupil, Union Day School ranks #265 of 328 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

552
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,697
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Union Day School operates 1 public schools serving 552 students, placing it among the smallest districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Union County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,697 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 328 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending. See how North Carolina compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 28.6% local, 66.8% state, and 4.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 17/100, ranked #271 of 297 in North Carolina against a state average of 45, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 319:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 53.6% White, 16.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Union Day School, enrolling 638 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Union Day School accounts for 100.0% of all Union Day School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Union Day School a distant remainder — means Union Day School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Union Day School student-counselor ratio is 319:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Union Day School is typically wider than the Union Day School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Union Day School chronic absenteeism rate is 12.9% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.6%
Federal
66.8%
State
28.6%
Local

Funding Equity

17
Equity Score
271 / 297
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Union Day School.

White 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
African American 15.7%
Asian 7.4%
Multiracial 6.6%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

319:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Union Day School

School Enrollment
Union Day School
Charter
638

How Union Day School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The North Carolina districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Guilford Preparatory Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Summit Creek Academy Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Raleigh Charter High School Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
The New Dimensions School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Union Day School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in North Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Union Day School?

Union Day School has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 552 students.

How much does Union Day School spend per student?

Union Day School spends $9,697 per student. The district has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #271 in North Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of Union Day School?

Union Day School students are 53.6% White, 16.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% African American, 7.4% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Union Day School?

Union Day School has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #271 out of 297 districts in North Carolina.