Union Elementary School in Clinton, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Union Elementary School is a rural public school in Clinton, North Carolina that is part of Sampson County School District. It serves 414 students in grades K - 2 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.0:1. Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 2

414 Students

46 Teachers

10400 Taylors Bridge Hwy

Clinton, NC 28328 View local requests

http://www.sampson.k12.nc.us./unionelem/

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Union Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Burley

Mrs. Kiara J Williamson

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Union Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

78%

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 Dec 5, 2025

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