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Western Union Elementary

4111 Western Union Sch Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173, United States

+1 (704) 296-6355

http://wues.ucps.k12.nc.us/

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Western Union Elementary Overview

About This School

Western Union Elementary is a public elementary in Waxhaw, North Carolina, serving 539 students in grades K-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1 with 37 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $50,210, and the school provides one counselor for every 539 students. The student body is composed of 50% male and 50% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 63% White, 18% Hispanic, 12% Black, 5% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

539

Total Students

K-5

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

37 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Union County

Students per Counselor

539:1

Western Union Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 16.8:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

539

Students per Counselor

Western Union Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$50,210

City Avg: $48,571

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor539:1

Western Union Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

49.91%

Male

50.09%

Female

Total Enrollment: 539 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White63.08%

Hispanic18.37%

Asian0.56%

Black12.06%

Two or More Races5.19%

Native American0.56%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Western Union Elementary

Q: What is Western Union Elementary?

A: Western Union Elementary is a elementary public located in Waxhaw.

Q: How many students attend Western Union Elementary?

A: Western Union Elementary has approximately 539 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Union Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Western Union Elementary is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Western Union Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Western Union Elementary - Waxhaw, NC

Quick Facts about Western Union Elementary
School Name	Western Union Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	4111 Western Union Sch Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173, Waxhaw, NC
County	Union County
Phone	+1 (704) 296-6355
Total Students	539
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	37
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Western Union Elementary

What is Western Union Elementary?

Western Union Elementary is a elementary public located in Waxhaw.

How many students attend Western Union Elementary?

Western Union Elementary has approximately 539 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Union Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Western Union Elementary is 14:1.

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