Durant Road Elementary

www.wcpss.net/durantroades

577 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Durant Road Elementary School, located in North Raleigh, is part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). It serves a diverse student population and is known for providing a structured learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in middle school. The school community places a strong emphasis on collaboration between teachers, students, and parents to foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for all learners.

Beyond its core curriculum, Durant Road Elementary offers various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage students in enrichment activities. As a school within the Wake County district, it adheres to the system's focus on innovative instruction and data-driven teaching methods. Families interested in the school’s specific programs, PTA initiatives, or upcoming events can find detailed information through the official school website or by contacting the administrative office directly.

577

Total Students

47.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Durant Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	173
Black	160
Asian	24
Two or More	22
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
194 (33.6%)
Hispanic
173 (30.0%)
Black
160 (27.7%)
Asian
24 (4.2%)
Two or More
22 (3.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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)870-4220
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/durantroades
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 13

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Durant Road Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Durant Road Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	273	47.3%
Male	304	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)