Wilburn Elementary

www.wcpss.net/wilburnes

593 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wilburn Elementary School, located on Marsh Creek Road in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a public school operating within the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school serves a diverse student population, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to foster foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As part of the WCPSS district, Wilburn Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement, student growth, and preparing young learners for the transition into middle school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment that promotes both academic excellence and social-emotional development. By leveraging resources provided by the state’s largest school district, Wilburn offers various programs to support diverse learning needs and encourages active participation from families. For those seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or specific school policies, the official WCPSS website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and community resources.

593

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilburn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	314
Black	172
Asian	34
Two or More	26

Hispanic
314 (53.0%)
Black
172 (29.0%)
White
47 (7.9%)
Asian
34 (5.7%)
Two or More
26 (4.4%)

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)850-8738
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/wilburnes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	590
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 36

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wilburn Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	118
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wilburn Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	269	45.4%
Male	324	54.6%

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