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Sardis Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Monroe, North Carolina · Union County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students529
Student:Teacher13.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch98%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
529
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
98%+15.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Sardis Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Monroe, North Carolina. The school enrolls 529 students. It is part of the Union County Public 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
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictUnion County Public Schools
County37179
CityMonroe
ZIP28110
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370462002352

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment529
White32.3%
Hispanic / Latino46.9%
Black / African American14.0%
Asian4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
32.3%
Hispanic
46.9%
Black
14.0%
Asian
4.5%
Two+
2.3%
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 %98%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)