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Union Elementary

Summary:

Union Elementary is a public elementary school located in Rowland, North Carolina, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 343. The school is part of the Public Schools of Robeson County district, which is ranked 216 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the most notable characteristics of Union Elementary is its significantly higher percentage of Native American students (89.5%) compared to the surrounding schools and the state average. Despite the school's overall low ranking, which has consistently placed it in the bottom third of North Carolina elementary schools, the performance of its Native American students is much stronger, with the school ranking 2nd out of 28-29 schools in the state for this subgroup. Additionally, Union Elementary outperforms the Public Schools of Robeson County district and the state average in several key areas, including mathematics proficiency rates for grades 3-6 and 5th-grade science proficiency rates.

Another significant factor at Union Elementary is the extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This, combined with the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.4 to 16.7 over the past three school years, suggests that factors such as small class sizes and targeted support for disadvantaged students may be contributing to the school's academic outcomes, particularly for its Native American student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2547 NC Hwy 710 South
       Rowland, NC  28383-9599

(910) 521-4272

District: Public Schools of Robeson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
900th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,927 Help


Students who attend Union Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pembroke Middle
High:    PSRC Early College at RCC

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  343

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
89.5%
African American:
3.5%
Hispanic:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Compare Details Union Elementary ranks worse than 59.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Public Schools of Robeson County District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (89.5%), African American (3.5%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Elementary is 13.4, which is the lowest among 21 elementary schools in the Public Schools of Robeson County District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Elementary is $9,927. 11 elementary schools in the Public Schools of Robeson County District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Elementary 900th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Union Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Public Schools of Robeson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Public Schools of Robeson County 216th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Union Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 30.80 995th 1276 22.0%
2007 17.06 1163rd 1293 10.1%
2008 20.33 1133rd 1324 14.4%
2009 31.47 1018th 1354 24.8%
2010 34.88 998th 1363 26.8%
2011 48.03 823rd 1381 40.4%
2012 54.66 698th 1388 49.7%
2013 37.65 889th 1403 36.6%
2014 28.57 1029th 1390 26.0%
2015 37.11 973rd 1440 32.4%
2016 32.83 1032nd 1425 27.6%
2017 28.19 1103rd 1429 22.8%
2018 33.60 1031st 1434 28.1%
2019 35.13 1016th 1473 31.0%
2021 14.25 1322nd 1489 11.2%
2022 26.19 1151st 1514 24.0%
2023 48.00 795th 1502 47.1%
2024 41.63 900th 1505 40.2%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.46 1031st 1332 22.6%
2019 45.99 771st 1361 43.4%
2021 13.42 1277th 1329 3.9%
2022 28.79 1056th 1366 22.7%
2023 59.87 496th 1437 65.5%
2024 50.97 675th 1450 53.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.79 948th 1405 32.5%
2019 44.10 844th 1424 40.7%
2021 14.30 1292nd 1440 10.3%
2022 34.07 995th 1458 31.8%
2023 39.58 887th 1459 39.2%
2024 37.91 946th 1455 35.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.30 409th 897 54.4%
2019 43.10 477th 878 45.7%
2021 18.43 613th 646 5.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.57 1102nd 1413 22.0%
2019 26.95 1149th 1430 19.7%
2021 16.31 1247th 1444 13.6%
2022 23.21 1176th 1464 19.7%
2023 53.96 665th 1461 54.5%
2024 43.51 847th 1464 42.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.22 5th 28 82.1%
2019 67.67 8th 27 70.4%
2021 42.96 18th 28 35.7%
2022 58.51 10th 29 65.5%
2023 82.64 2nd 29 93.1%
2024 72.91 2nd 28 92.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Native American Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Union Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 10 25 0 0 411 n/a n/a 0 446
1989 10 28 0 0 398 n/a n/a 3 439
1990 6 20 0 3 386 n/a n/a 0 415
1991 5 22 0 1 380 n/a n/a 0 408
1992 7 18 0 1 373 n/a n/a 2 401
1993 3 15 0 1 379 n/a n/a 16 414
1994 7 18 0 1 390 n/a n/a 16 432
1995 7 14 0 1 433 n/a n/a 0 455
1996 7 14 0 1 433 n/a n/a 0 455
1997 14 15 0 1 436 n/a n/a 0 466
1998 12 21 0 1 426 n/a n/a 0 460
1999 15 26 0 1 403 n/a n/a 0 445
2000 8 22 0 0 381 n/a n/a 0 411
2001 13 23 0 0 374 n/a n/a 0 410
2002 11 12 0 0 389 n/a n/a 0 412
2003 11 12 0 0 389 n/a n/a 0 412
2004 12 10 0 2 408 n/a n/a 0 432
2005 13 10 0 0 372 n/a n/a 0 395
2006 7 7 0 0 402 n/a n/a 0 416
2007 6 2 0 0 450 n/a n/a 0 458
2008 7 8 0 0 415 n/a n/a 0 430
2009 7 11 0 0 430 n/a n/a 0 448
2010 6 6 0 4 443 n/a n/a 0 459
2011 8 9 0 8 394 0 15 0 434
2012 14 8 0 6 442 0 0 0 470
2013 6 11 0 3 382 0 0 0 402
2014 8 11 0 7 375 1 3 0 405
2015 8 13 0 6 412 1 4 0 444
2016 7 20 0 7 433 1 4 0 472
2017 12 22 0 8 451 0 6 0 499
2018 7 24 0 4 442 0 6 0 483
2019 10 20 0 9 404 0 5 0 448
2020 6 15 0 9 372 3 10 0 415
2021 7 14 0 8 369 3 2 0 403
2022 9 14 0 9 312 1 4 0 349
2023 6 12 0 10 307 1 7 0 343

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 23.0 19.3 60.8
1989 439 23.0 19.0 75.2
1990 415 20.0 20.7 79.5
1991 408 20.0 20.4 80.9
1992 401 23.0 17.4 58.4
1993 414 24.0 17.3 65.1
1994 432 28.0 15.4 64.7
1995 455 28.0 16.3 69.9
1996 455 28.0 16.3 69.9
1997 466 29.0 16.1 62.9
1998 460 29.0 15.9 67.8
1999 445 29.0 15.3 84.5
2000 411 29.0 14.2 94.4
2001 410 29.0 14.1 90.5
2002 412 29.0 14.2 0
2003 412 29.0 14.2 0
2004 432 29.0 14.9 85.6
2005 395 23.0 17.2 93.2
2006 416 23.0 18.1 61.1
2007 458 n/a n/a 69.4
2008 430 23.8 18.1 n/a
2009 448 27.0 16.6 n/a
2010 459 25.7 17.8 81.5
2011 434 24.7 17.5 85.7
2012 470 26.3 17.8 81.9
2013 402 25.7 15.6 85.1
2014 405 24.7 16.3 85.9
2015 444 25.0 17.7 99.3
2016 472 23.0 20.5 99.4
2017 499 25.3 19.6 98.8
2018 483 25.3 19.0 98.1
2019 448 25.3 17.6 99.3
2020 415 26.0 15.9 99.3
2021 403 24.1 16.7 99.3
2022 349 24.8 14.0 99.1
2023 343 25.4 13.4 99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 23.0 19.3 60.8
1989 439 23.0 19.0 75.2
1990 415 20.0 20.7 79.5
1991 408 20.0 20.4 80.9
1992 401 23.0 17.4 58.4
1993 414 24.0 17.3 65.1
1994 432 28.0 15.4 64.7
1995 455 28.0 16.3 69.9
1996 455 28.0 16.3 69.9
1997 466 29.0 16.1 62.9
1998 460 29.0 15.9 67.8
1999 445 29.0 15.3 84.5
2000 411 29.0 14.2 94.4
2001 410 29.0 14.1 90.5
2002 412 29.0 14.2 0
2003 412 29.0 14.2 0
2004 432 29.0 14.9 85.6
2005 395 23.0 17.2 93.2
2006 416 23.0 18.1 61.1
2007 458 n/a n/a 69.4
2008 430 23.8 18.1 n/a
2009 448 27.0 16.6 n/a
2010 459 25.7 17.8 81.5
2011 434 24.7 17.5 85.7
2012 470 26.3 17.8 81.9
2013 402 25.7 15.6 85.1
2014 405 24.7 16.3 85.9
2015 444 25.0 17.7 99.3
2016 472 23.0 20.5 99.4
2017 499 25.3 19.6 98.8
2018 483 25.3 19.0 98.1
2019 448 25.3 17.6 99.3
2020 415 26.0 15.9 99.3
2021 403 24.1 16.7 99.3
2022 349 24.8 14.0 99.1
2023 343 25.4 13.4 99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Union Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,942 (19.6%) $7,984 (80.4%) $9,927

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1016th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 795th of 1502 Elementary schools
 16%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Union Elementary)59.369.2
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Public Schools of Robeson County)55.553
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Union Elementary)49.235.9
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Public Schools of Robeson County)43.533.3
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Union Elementary)38.256.3
 18.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Public Schools of Robeson County)39.437.2
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Union Elementary)32.443.8
 11.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Public Schools of Robeson County)39.935.1
 4.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Union Elementary)62.565.5
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Public Schools of Robeson County)37.730.2
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Union Elementary)41.736.4
 5.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Public Schools of Robeson County)32.326.1
 6.2%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Union Elementary)90.374.5
 15.8%
   5th Grade Science (Public Schools of Robeson County)60.544.7
 15.8%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Union Elementary)43.754.5
 10.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Public Schools of Robeson County)36.725.6
 11.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Union Elementary)42.329.5
 12.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Public Schools of Robeson County)36.625.6
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students448343
 23.4%
African American2012
 40%
American Indian404307
 24%
Asian00
Hispanic910
 11.1%
Pacific Islander01
White106
 40%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%99.1%
 0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Union Elementary

Union Elementary ranks 900th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Union Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pembroke Middle
High : PSRC Early College at RCC

Students at Union Elementary are 90% American Indian, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended Union Elementary.


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