Farmington Woods Elementary

fwes.wcpss.net/

648 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Farmington Woods Elementary School, located in Cary, North Carolina, is a distinguished public school serving students in the Wake County Public School System. It is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and its status as an IB (International Baccalaureate) World School, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). This curriculum focuses on developing inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who are encouraged to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners, emphasizing both local and global perspectives.

Beyond its rigorous academic offerings, Farmington Woods is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and dedication to environmental stewardship. The school is notably recognized as an International Baccalaureate Magnet school, which attracts students from diverse backgrounds and fosters a rich, multicultural learning environment. With a mission centered on nurturing the "whole child," the school integrates hands-on learning experiences and character development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for both future academic success and civic engagement.

648

Total Students

46.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farmington Woods Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	140
Black	63
Asian	102
Two or More	36
American Indian	2

White
305 (47.1%)
Hispanic
140 (21.6%)
Asian
102 (15.7%)
Black
63 (9.7%)
Two or More
36 (5.6%)
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)460-3469
Website:	http://fwes.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 5

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 115

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Farmington Woods Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	5
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	115
Grade 2	109
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	115

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Farmington Woods Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	312	48.1%
Male	336	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)