Root Elementary

3202 Northampton Street
Raleigh, NC 27609

www.wcpss.net/rootes

469 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Root Elementary School, located in the North Hills area of Raleigh, is a well-regarded institution within the Wake County Public School System. The school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. As a neighborhood school, it serves a diverse population of students and maintains a reputation for high academic standards, encouraging both intellectual growth and the development of strong character among its pupils.

Beyond its core curriculum, Root Elementary is recognized for its active parent involvement and dedicated faculty. The school offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to keep students engaged and help them explore their interests. By balancing rigorous educational expectations with a nurturing atmosphere, Root Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success while fostering a lifelong love of learning within the local Raleigh community.

469

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Root Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	81
Black	67
Asian	6
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
308 (65.7%)
Hispanic
81 (17.3%)
Black
67 (14.3%)
Asian
6 (1.3%)
Two or More
6 (1.3%)
American Indian
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)881-4940
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/rootes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
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

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Root Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Root Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	222	47.3%
Male	247	52.7%

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