Union Elementary

Union Elementary serves 603 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Shallotte, North Carolina, delivering strong academic performance in Brunswick County. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1 and 40 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains manageable class sizes that support individual attention. The school demonstrates impressive academic achievement, ranking in the 85th percentile statewide at #402 out of 2,661 North Carolina elementary schools.

Students particularly excel in mathematics, with 76% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels, while 63% meet or exceed proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading. These solid performance metrics have earned Union Elementary a 7.8 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating. The school draws families from the surrounding 28470 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $58,843 and median home values are $222,200.

With a poverty rate of 12.3% and 22% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, the community represents a mix of working families in this coastal region. Union Elementary sits in a rural setting near Shallotte, providing students with a quieter learning environment while maintaining access to the amenities and opportunities of this growing Brunswick County community.

Located in a rural area, Union Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.