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Union Elementary

Shelby, North Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · Cleveland County Schools

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About Union Elementary

Union Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Shelby, North Carolina. Enrollment was 413 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Shelby. There are about 13.7 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (30.2 teachers in all). It is one of 27 schools in Cleveland County Schools. Federal locale data places it in a rural area 5 to 25 miles from an urban area, in Cleveland County.

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School facts

Address	1440 Union Church Road, Shelby, NC 28150
Phone	(704) 476-8250
School district	Cleveland County Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	413
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	30.2
Students per teacher	13.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, distant, Cleveland County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370090002289). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Union Elementary serve?

Union Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Union Elementary?

Union Elementary reported 413 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary?

About 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 413 students and 30.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Union Elementary a public or charter school?

Union Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Union Elementary in?

Union Elementary is part of Cleveland County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/cleveland-county-schools/

Where is Union Elementary located?

Union Elementary is at 1440 Union Church Road, Shelby, NC 28150. The phone number is (704) 476-8250.