Western Union Elementary
Regular School · Waxhaw, NC
Western Union Elementary is a regular school school in Waxhaw, North Carolina, serving grades KG–05 with 539 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 340 | 63% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 99 | 18% |
| Black or African American | 65 | 12% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 5% |
| Asian | 3 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 539 | 269M / 270F |
English Language Learners: 31 (6% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 46.0% +4.1pp | 41.9% | 238 |
| Reading Proficiency | 49.0% +2.1pp | 46.9% | 239 |
| Science Proficiency | 65-69% | — | 84 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 539 | 100% |
Contact & Location
4111 Western Union Sch Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
Phone: (704)296-6355
http://wues.ucps.k12.nc.us/Other Schools in District
- Antioch Elementary Elementary
- Benton Heights Elementary Elementary
- East Elementary Elementary
- Fairview Elementary Elementary
- Hemby Bridge Elementary Elementary
- Indian Trail Elementary Elementary
- Kensington Elementary Elementary
- Marshville Elementary Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 28173) → CensusDepth.com
- North Carolina population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- North Carolina teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
370462001810
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD