Wendell Elementary

www.wcpss.net/wendelles

458 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wendell Elementary School, located at 3355 Wendell Blvd in Wendell, North Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). As a core part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. Its curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Wendell Elementary places a strong focus on student development through a blend of inclusive classroom instruction and community-focused initiatives. The school benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the larger WCPSS district, which provides students with access to integrated technology, extracurricular opportunities, and specialized support services. By maintaining a focus on character education and academic excellence, Wendell Elementary aims to cultivate both the intellectual growth and the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body.

458

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wendell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	109
Black	151
Asian	20
Two or More	19
American Indian	4

White
155 (33.8%)
Black
151 (33.0%)
Hispanic
109 (23.8%)
Asian
20 (4.4%)
Two or More
19 (4.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)

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)365-2660
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/wendelles
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	455
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 81

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 79