Union Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Shelby, North Carolina 28150 · Cleveland County Schools
#952 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#41617 of 50,301 nationally
About Union Elementary
Union Elementary is a public elementary located in Shelby, in the Cleveland County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 413 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 952nd of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (62th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 413.
There are 14 schools in Shelby; Union Elementary ranks 11th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)36%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Union Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Union Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Burns Middle
Lawndale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
744 students · 8.3 km away
Burns High
Lawndale · Public high · Grades 9–12
928 students · 8.6 km away
Fallston Elementary
Fallston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 12 km away
Crest Middle
Shelby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
810 students · 13 km away
Crest High
Shelby · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,098 students · 13 km away
Casar Elementary
Casar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students · 13 km away
Springmore Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
618 students · 13 km away
Jefferson Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students · 14 km away
James Love Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 15 km away
Ellenboro Elementary School
Ellenboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Southport Elementary
Southport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students
West End Elementary
West End · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
Stoneville Elementary
Stoneville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
Shive Elementary
Rockwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
Long Hill Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
412 students
Northside Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Union Elementary a good school?
Union Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 25.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #952 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Union Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Union Elementary ranks #952 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #41617 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Union Elementary?
Union Elementary had 413 students in 2025.
Is Union Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Union Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Union Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Union Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.