Laurel Park Elementary

laurelparkes.wcpss.net

694 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Laurel Park Elementary School, located in Apex, North Carolina, is a part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade and is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, personal growth, and character development, working closely with families and the surrounding community to ensure that students are well-prepared for their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Laurel Park is recognized for its vibrant school culture and dedicated teaching staff. The school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere and utilizing a modern campus, Laurel Park strives to cultivate a sense of belonging while maintaining high standards of achievement within the rapidly growing Apex area.

694

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	444
Hispanic	67
Black	35
Asian	96
Two or More	50
American Indian	2

White
444 (64.0%)
Asian
96 (13.8%)
Hispanic
67 (9.7%)
Two or More
50 (7.2%)
Black
35 (5.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)290-2333
Website:	http://laurelparkes.wcpss.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	694
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 141

Grade 5 125

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Laurel Park Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	10
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	132
Grade 4	141
Grade 5	125

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Laurel Park Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	317	45.7%
Male	377	54.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)