- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pembroke, NC
Union Chapel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Union Chapel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370393001589
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Chapel Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Pembroke · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Chapel Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Chapel Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Pembroke, NC.
School address
District: Public Schools of Robeson County · North Carolina
NCES ID 370393001589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Union Chapel Elementary shrank from 448 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 370393001589 · Pembroke, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 15.8:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students)
Union Chapel Elementary shrank from 448 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Union Chapel Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lumberton Seni
Lumberton Senior High
1,894 students
- Purnell Swett
Purnell Swett High
1,583 students
- Saint Pauls Hi
Saint Pauls High
1,142 students
- Red Springs Hi
Red Springs High
867 students
- Fairmont High
Fairmont High
780 students
- This school 442
Union Chapel Elementary
442 students
What this shows Union Chapel Elementary reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Chapel Elementary compares
Union Chapel Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 60% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.2%
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
$12,767
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 2.7%
White 2.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Union Chapel Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Public Schools of Robeson County reports $12,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Chapel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Purnell Swett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Pauls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Chapel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Pembroke
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Chapel Elementary
How many students attend Union Chapel Elementary?
Union Chapel Elementary has 442 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pembroke, NC. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Chapel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Chapel Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 0% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Chapel Elementary?
99.3% of students at Union Chapel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Chapel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Union Chapel Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 60.2% of enrollment, in Pembroke, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Chapel Elementary?
Union Chapel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union Chapel Elementary rank among public schools in Pembroke?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Chapel Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Pembroke, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pembroke on the city page.
What other schools are in Public Schools of Robeson County?
Besides Union Chapel Elementary, Public Schools of Robeson County also operates Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students), Purnell Swett High (1,583 students), and Saint Pauls High (1,142 students). See the Public Schools of Robeson County district page for the complete list.