- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shallotte, NC
Union Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Union Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370042000130
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Shallotte · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Shallotte, NC.
School address
District: Brunswick County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370042000130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Union Elementary grew from 571 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 370042000130 · Shallotte, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 17.7:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North Brunswick High (1,620 students)
Union Elementary grew from 571 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Union Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Brunswic
North Brunswick High
1,620 students
- West Brunswick
West Brunswick High
1,466 students
- South Brunswic
South Brunswick High
1,154 students
- Belville Eleme
Belville Elementary
812 students
- Leland Middle
Leland Middle
806 students
- This school
Union Elementary
654 students
What this shows Union Elementary reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Elementary compares
Union Elementary is a growing 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,088
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 654 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Union Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brunswick County Schools reports $13,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Brunswick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Brunswick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Brunswick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leland Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Elementary
How many students attend Union Elementary?
Union Elementary has 654 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shallotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Elementary?
99.5% of students at Union Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Union Elementary is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Shallotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Elementary?
Union Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Elementary rank among public schools in Shallotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Shallotte, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brunswick County Schools?
Besides Union Elementary, Brunswick County Schools also operates North Brunswick High (1,620 students), West Brunswick High (1,466 students), and South Brunswick High (1,154 students). See the Brunswick County Schools district page for the complete list.