Banks Road Elementary

banksroades.wcpss.net/

651 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Banks Road Elementary, located in the southern part of Raleigh, North Carolina, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment. With a curriculum aligned to North Carolina state standards, the faculty emphasizes core academic subjects while integrating technology and creative problem-solving to prepare students for success in a modern, evolving world.

Beyond academics, Banks Road Elementary focuses heavily on the development of the "whole child." The school maintains an active community culture, encouraging strong partnerships between parents, staff, and local stakeholders to enhance the educational experience. Through various extracurricular activities, character education initiatives, and a commitment to diverse student needs, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students feel safe, challenged, and motivated to achieve their personal best.

651

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banks Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	186
Black	97
Asian	35
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
299 (45.9%)
Hispanic
186 (28.6%)
Black
97 (14.9%)
Asian
35 (5.4%)
Two or More
32 (4.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
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)890-7333
Website:	http://banksroades.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	651
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 26

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Banks Road Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	109
Grade 2	102
Grade 3	130
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Banks Road Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	331	50.8%
Male	320	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)