White Oak Elementary

www.wcpss.net/whiteoakes

843 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

White Oak Elementary School is a public school located in Apex, North Carolina, and is part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Situated in a growing suburban area, the school serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, emphasizing both foundational core subjects and the social-emotional growth of its students.

As a member of the WCPSS, White Oak Elementary benefits from the district’s extensive resources and standardized curriculum, while maintaining its own distinct community identity. The school actively encourages parent and community involvement through its PTA and various volunteer programs, which play a significant role in enhancing the educational experience. With its focus on preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond, White Oak is recognized as a staple institution within the Apex community.

843

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Oak Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	33
Black	24
Asian	533
Two or More	40
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
533 (63.2%)
White
208 (24.7%)
Two or More
40 (4.7%)
Hispanic
33 (3.9%)
Black
24 (2.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)694-0202
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/whiteoakes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	843
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 30

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 145

Grade 4 157

Grade 5 160

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for White Oak Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	115
Grade 2	120
Grade 3	145
Grade 4	157
Grade 5	160

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for White Oak Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	408	48.4%
Male	435	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)