Timber Drive Elementary

timberdrivees.wcpss.net/

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Timber Drive Elementary School, located in Garner, North Carolina, is a key part of the Wake County Public School System. Serving a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The faculty emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous academic standards in core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional development and extracurricular engagement.

The school is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders. By leveraging the resources of the Wake County district, Timber Drive provides students with access to modern technology and integrated curriculum initiatives designed to prepare them for middle school and beyond. With a focus on cultivating both academic success and character development, the school strives to be a welcoming hub where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

391

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Timber Drive Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	88
Black	130
Asian	11
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
138 (35.3%)
Black
130 (33.2%)
Hispanic
88 (22.5%)
Two or More
23 (5.9%)
Asian
11 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (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)773-9500
Website:	http://timberdrivees.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	388
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 8

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Timber Drive Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Timber Drive Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	193	49.4%
Male	198	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)