Wakefield Elementary

2400 Wakefield Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614

wakefieldes.wcpss.net/

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wakefield Elementary, located in the Wakefield community of North Raleigh, is a prominent school within the Wake County Public School System. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 5, the school is situated in a suburban setting that emphasizes a collaborative relationship between faculty, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s curriculum is designed to align with North Carolina state standards, with a strong focus on developing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills in a supportive, student-centered environment.

Beyond its core academics, Wakefield Elementary is known for fostering a vibrant school culture that encourages community involvement and student engagement. The school utilizes its digital presence to keep parents informed of academic milestones, extracurricular opportunities, and school events, aiming to maintain transparency and partnership with families. With a focus on preparing students for middle school transitions, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous instruction with the nurturing of individual student potential.

520

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wakefield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	180
Black	162
Asian	22
Two or More	13
American Indian	4

Hispanic
180 (34.6%)
Black
162 (31.2%)
White
139 (26.7%)
Asian
22 (4.2%)
Two or More
13 (2.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)

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)562-3555
Website:	http://wakefieldes.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 81

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 87