Union Elementary School in Macon, Georgia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Union Elementary School is an urban public school in Macon, Georgia that is part of Bibb County School District. It serves 430 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.3:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

430 Students

30 Teachers

4831 Mamie Carter Dr

Macon, GA 31210 View local requests

http://www.bibb.k12.ga.us

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Union Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Union Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

96%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Union Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Sep 11, 2026

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