Wiley Elementary

wileyes.wcpss.net/

429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wiley Elementary School, located in the historic neighborhood of Glenwood-Brooklyn in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a magnet school operating within the Wake County Public School System. It is widely recognized for its "International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme," which emphasizes a global perspective, inquiry-based learning, and the development of well-rounded students who are encouraged to become active, compassionate lifelong learners.

The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering academic excellence alongside social-emotional growth. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with arts and cultural enrichment, Wiley Elementary provides a collaborative environment that leverages its central location to engage students in diverse learning experiences. Its unique character is often attributed to the blend of historic charm and modern educational practices, making it a highly sought-after destination for families in the Raleigh area.

429

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wiley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	91
Black	97
Asian	12
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
202 (47.1%)
Black
97 (22.6%)
Hispanic
91 (21.2%)
Two or More
26 (6.1%)
Asian
12 (2.8%)
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)856-7723
Website:	http://wileyes.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
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 11

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wiley Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	11
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wiley Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	205	47.8%
Male	224	52.2%

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