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#2472 of 2,648 schools in NC
Union Chapel Elementary
Elementary School · Public Schools of Robeson County · Pembroke, NC
A Public Schools of Robeson County elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4271 Union Chapel Road, Pembroke, NC 28372
- Math 51% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Chapel Elementary score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Union Chapel Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High8,956/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pembroke), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,860
Median home value
$100,900
Median rent
$728/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
59.2%
Poverty rate
30.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28372; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Zion Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 1.7 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Old Main Stream AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | 4.0 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Pembroke ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 704 | Compare → |
| Deep Branch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 364 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public Schools of Robeson County
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #29 of 36
- District spending per student
- $12,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Chapel Elementary is listed in Public Schools of Robeson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Chapel Elementary
Union Chapel Elementary is a public elementary school in Pembroke, NC, part of Public Schools of Robeson County, serving approximately 422 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,472 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Chapel Elementary
What grades does Union Chapel Elementary serve?
Union Chapel Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Union Chapel Elementary?
Union Chapel Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Chapel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Chapel Elementary is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Chapel Elementary rank in NC?
Union Chapel Elementary ranks #2,472 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Union Chapel Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Chapel Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Union Chapel Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Chapel Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Union Chapel Elementary a charter school?
No, Union Chapel Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Chapel Elementary a Title I school?
No, Union Chapel Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Chapel Elementary?
98.6% of students at Union Chapel Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Robeson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.4%
- Phone
- (910) 521-4456
- Area population (ZIP 28372)
- 12,286
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 29
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28372; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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