Dillard Drive Elementary

www.wcpss.net/dillarddrivees

648 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dillard Drive Elementary School, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment centered on academic growth and community engagement. With a commitment to the district’s core values, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for success in both middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its active parent-teacher association and a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for its families. By utilizing resources provided by the WCPSS, Dillard Drive Elementary focuses on meeting the individual needs of its learners through differentiated instruction and various extracurricular opportunities. Located in a well-established area of Raleigh, it serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, prioritizing collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and the community to ensure high standards of achievement.

648

Total Students

53.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dillard Drive Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	160
Black	183
Asian	45
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
230 (35.5%)
Black
183 (28.2%)
Hispanic
160 (24.7%)
Asian
45 (6.9%)
Two or More
29 (4.5%)
Pacific Islander
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)233-4200
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/dillarddrivees
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 24

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dillard Drive Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	118
Grade 2	109
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	111

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dillard Drive Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	337	52%
Male	311	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)