Herbert Akins Rd Elementary

2255 Herbert Akins Rd
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

herbertakinsroades.wcpss.net

988 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Herbert Akins Road Elementary, located in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is a public school serving the Wake County Public School System. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on the holistic development of its students. It emphasizes strong academic foundations while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school fosters a vibrant community atmosphere by encouraging parent and volunteer involvement, which is a hallmark of many schools in the Wake County district. The facility offers various programs designed to challenge students at different developmental levels, ensuring that all children are given the opportunity to thrive. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a focus on student well-being and community spirit, Herbert Akins Road Elementary remains a central hub for families in the growing Fuquay-Varina area.

988

Total Students

69.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	598
Hispanic	117
Black	144
Asian	63
Two or More	59
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
598 (60.5%)
Black
144 (14.6%)
Hispanic
117 (11.8%)
Asian
63 (6.4%)
Two or More
59 (6.0%)
American Indian
6 (0.6%)
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)567-4100
Website:	http://herbertakinsroades.wcpss.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	988
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 137

Grade 1 162

Grade 2 180

Grade 3 156

Grade 4 158

Grade 5 165

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	137
Grade 1	162
Grade 2	180
Grade 3	156
Grade 4	158
Grade 5	165

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	484	49%
Male	504	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)