Enrollment
2,186
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, NC
Union Academy
Federal NCES profile for Union Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370011202551Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #13 of 14
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 2,186
- students enrolled
Union Academy has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Academy ranks #13 of 14 schools in Monroe, NC.
School address
District: Union Academy Charter School · North Carolina
NCES ID 370011202551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
124.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Academy
Union Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Monroe, North Carolina, enrolling 2,186 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,186 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Union Academy Charter School spends $8,019 per pupil, 33% below the North Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Monroe's public schools, it stands alongside Wesley Chapel Elementary (729 students): Union Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 15.8:1).
Union Academy Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Union Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 2,186 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in North Carolina, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Union Academy compares
Union Academy on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,186 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,186
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$8,019
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Union Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union Academy Charter School, which includes Union Academy.
$8,019
Per student
-33%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 63.3%
Federal 4.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wesley Chapel Elementary
Standard public school
729 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Unionville Elementary
Standard public school
679 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Shiloh Valley Primary School
Standard public school
563 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Rocky River Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Sardis Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Benton Heights Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,186 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Union Academy
How many students attend Union Academy?
Union Academy has 2,186 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Academy is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Academy?
The largest demographic group at Union Academy is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Monroe, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Academy?
Union Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union Academy rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Academy ranks #13 of 14 schools in Monroe, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
Is Union Academy a good school?
Union Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Union Academy Charter School?
None; Union Academy Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Union Academy is its only campus.
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