Olds Elementary

oldses.wcpss.net/

244 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Olds Elementary School, located in the historic neighborhood of Raleigh, North Carolina, is a part of the Wake County Public School System. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 5, the school is known for its focus on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. As a community-centered institution, Olds Elementary emphasizes academic growth while fostering a sense of belonging for its diverse student body, often integrating local community resources to enrich the educational experience.

Academically, Olds Elementary follows the standard North Carolina curriculum while offering various enrichment programs designed to cater to different learning styles and student interests. The school places a high priority on parental involvement and active PTA participation, which plays a significant role in organizing extracurricular activities and enhancing school-wide initiatives. With its established history in the Raleigh area, Olds continues to aim for balanced development, preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school.

244

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olds Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	20
Black	42
Asian	17
Two or More	5

White
160 (65.6%)
Black
42 (17.2%)
Hispanic
20 (8.2%)
Asian
17 (7.0%)
Two or More
5 (2.0%)

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)856-7699
Website:	http://oldses.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Olds Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	25
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Olds Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	123	50.4%
Male	121	49.6%

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