Conn Elementary

connes.wcpss.net/

595 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Conn Elementary School, located at 1220 Brookside Dr in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a magnet school within the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). It is widely recognized for its specialized theme in Global Studies and Communications. The school focuses on integrating a global perspective into its core curriculum, encouraging students to become inquisitive, culturally aware, and effective communicators. By emphasizing real-world problem-solving and digital literacy, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in an increasingly interconnected society.

In addition to its academic focus, Conn Elementary is known for fostering a strong, inclusive school community. It features a dedicated staff that prioritizes project-based learning and hands-on experiences, which helps students apply classroom concepts to tangible, global contexts. The school leverages its location and resources to build partnerships with families and the local community, ensuring that students feel supported both academically and socially throughout their primary education.

595

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Conn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	58
Black	188
Asian	12
Two or More	19
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
315 (52.9%)
Black
188 (31.6%)
Hispanic
58 (9.7%)
Two or More
19 (3.2%)
Asian
12 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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)856-7637
Website:	http://connes.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
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 25

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Conn Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Conn Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	298	50.1%
Male	297	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)