Northwoods Elementary

northwoodses.wcpss.net/

579 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northwoods Elementary School, located in Cary, North Carolina, is a key part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), which is the largest school district in the state. Situated conveniently off Chapel Hill Road, the school serves a diverse community of learners, fostering an environment centered on academic achievement, character development, and inclusive education. As a public institution, it adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards while striving to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages student curiosity and growth in the elementary grades.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a balanced educational experience that integrates core academics with essential life skills. With a focus on preparing students for their future academic journeys, Northwoods Elementary emphasizes collaboration between staff, parents, and the local community to support student success. Families interested in specific school programs, PTA involvement, or current news regarding curriculum updates and extracurricular opportunities can find detailed resources and contact information on their official school website.

579

Total Students

42.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwoods Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	117
Black	85
Asian	165
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
179 (30.9%)
Asian
165 (28.5%)
Hispanic
117 (20.2%)
Black
85 (14.7%)
Two or More
32 (5.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)460-3491
Website:	http://northwoodses.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 19

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 79