Union County Public Schools District
- 130 WEST MAIN ST
- UNION, SC 29379
- (864) 429-1740
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | - |
| Dropout Rate | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,851 | $9,155 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.2 | 14.4 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,629 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 327 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,629 | 14.2 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 170 |
| Kindergarten Students | 324 |
| 1st Grade Students | 317 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 342 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 348 |
| 4th Grade Students | 342 |
| 5th Grade Students | 332 |
| 6th Grade Students | 359 |
| 7th Grade Students | 377 |
| 8th Grade Students | 368 |
| 9th Grade Students | 379 |
| 10th Grade Students | 347 |
| 11th Grade Students | 285 |
| 12th Grade Students | 265 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 23 |
| Hispanic | 38 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,789 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,688 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,330 |
| Female | 2,213 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 327 | 14.2 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 4 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 224 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 88 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 80 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 13 |
| Elementary | 9 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 9 |
| Library Support Staff | 6 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 53 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 2 |
| School Administrators | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 8 |
| Student Support Services | 19 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 2 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $46,777,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $12,361,000 | 26.4% |
| Property Tax | $7,746,000 | 16.6% |
| Cities and Counties | $163,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch | $472,000 | 1.0% |
| District Activity Receipts | $471,000 | 1.0% |
| Rents and Royalties | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $2,541,000 | 5.4% |
| Private Contributions | $15,000 | 0.03% |
| Miscellaneous | $949,000 | 2.0% |
| Total State Revenues | $29,486,000 | 63.0% |
| General Formula Assistance | $7,703,000 | 16.5% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $6,085,000 | 13.0% |
| Special Education Programs | $2,543,000 | 5.4% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,709,000 | 3.7% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $218,000 | 0.5% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $2,698,000 | 5.8% |
| School Lunch Programs | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $120,000 | 0.3% |
| Transportation Programs | $349,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Programs | $7,224,000 | 15.4% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $833,000 | 1.8% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $4,930,000 | 10.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,146,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,249,000 | 2.7% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $223,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $23,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $85,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,588,000 | 3.4% |
| Through State - Other | $367,000 | 0.8% |
| Non-Specified | $82,000 | 0.2% |
| Direct - Other | $164,000 | 0.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $41,607,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $24,096,000 | 57.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $15,043,000 | 36.2% |
| Student Support | $3,182,000 | 6.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,885,000 | 6.2% |
| General Administration Support | $273,000 | 0.6% |
| School Administration Support | $2,071,000 | 4.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,606,000 | 7.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,607,000 | 3.4% |
| Other Support Services | $1,419,000 | 3.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,468,000 | 5.9% |
| Food Services | $2,468,000 | 5.3% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | - | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 44 | 3.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Union County Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 9
- Students: 4,629
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 327
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
733 Main St
Buffalo, SC Public | PK-5 | 655 | 15.4 |  Review This School |
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| EXCELSIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
212 Culp St
Union, SC Public | 6 | - | - | Review This School |
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| FOSTER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
901 Arthur Blvd
Union, SC Public | PK-5 | 572 | 15.9 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JONESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
350 New Hope Church Rd
Jonesville, SC Public | PK-5 | 349 | 12.0 |  4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| JONESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
350 New Hope Church Rd
Jonesville, SC Public | 6-8 | 175 | 21.9 | Review This School |
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| LOCKHART SCHOOL | ||||
212 Lockhart Dr
Lockhart, SC Public | KG-8 | 196 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| MONARCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
218 Monarch School Dr
Union, SC Public | PK-5 | 478 | 18.0 | Review This School |
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| SIMS JR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2200 Whitmire Hwy
Union, SC Public | 6-8 | 844 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| UNION COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1163 Lakeside Dr
Union, SC Public | 9-12 | 1,286 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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