Douglas Elementary

www.wcpss.net/douglases

562 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Douglas Elementary School, located at 600 Ortega Rd in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). As a public institution, it serves the local community by providing a foundational education focused on academic growth and social development. The school is known for its commitment to the WCPSS mission, which emphasizes preparing students for success in a global society through a comprehensive curriculum and supportive learning environment.

The school community at Douglas Elementary is characterized by a strong emphasis on student engagement and teacher collaboration. By leveraging the resources of one of the largest school districts in North Carolina, the school offers various programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members are encouraged to participate in school activities, fostering a partnership that supports both individual student achievements and the overall educational culture of the Raleigh area.

562

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douglas Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	155
Black	97
Asian	12
Two or More	18

White
280 (49.8%)
Hispanic
155 (27.6%)
Black
97 (17.3%)
Two or More
18 (3.2%)
Asian
12 (2.1%)

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)881-4894
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/douglases
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 16

Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Douglas Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	105
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Douglas Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	312	55.5%
Male	250	44.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)