Overview
Union Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–2 in Clinton, North Carolina. The school enrolls 466 students. It is part of the Sampson County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–2
DistrictSampson County Schools
County37163
CityClinton
ZIP28328
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370414001682
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment466
White19.3%
Hispanic / Latino58.2%
Black / African American19.7%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races1.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)