Union Elementary School vs. Fairgrove Elementary School
Should you attend Union Elementary School or Fairgrove Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Fairgrove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Union Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairgrove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
349 students
279 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2141 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2491 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
12
Kindergarten Students
50
47
Grade 1 Students
53
40
Grade 2 Students
44
42
Grade 3 Students
51
38
Grade 4 Students
42
52
Grade 5 Students
45
48
Grade 6 Students
49
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
87%
49%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
3%
11%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
10%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
