Lead Mine Elementary

www.wcpss.net/leadminees

359 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lead Mine Elementary School, located in the North Raleigh area, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school is known for its focus on providing a well-rounded academic experience, emphasizing core foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. With a commitment to fostering a supportive community, the school encourages parent involvement and strives to create an inclusive environment where students can grow both socially and academically.

As a member of the larger WCPSS network, Lead Mine Elementary benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of one of the largest school districts in North Carolina. The school’s campus on Old Leadmine Road is situated in a established residential community, often drawing families who value its reputation for stability and dedicated instructional support. Through a combination of classroom learning, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school.

359

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lead Mine Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	93
Black	64
Asian	8
Two or More	19

White
175 (48.7%)
Hispanic
93 (25.9%)
Black
64 (17.8%)
Two or More
19 (5.3%)
Asian
8 (2.2%)

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)870-4120
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/leadminees
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 59

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lead Mine Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lead Mine Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	175	48.7%
Male	184	51.3%

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