Lake Myra Elementary

www.wcpss.net/lakemyraes

722 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Myra Elementary School, located in Wendell, North Carolina, is part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school serves students in grades Pre-K through 5, focusing on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional learning. As part of a larger district, Lake Myra benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of WCPSS while maintaining a localized community feel within the growing town of Wendell.

The school is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The faculty and staff prioritize strong partnerships with families and the local community to foster a collaborative educational atmosphere. By utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational tools, Lake Myra Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student population for the challenges of middle school and beyond, placing a significant emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and science proficiency.

722

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Myra Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	207
Black	216
Asian	12
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

White
242 (33.5%)
Black
216 (29.9%)
Hispanic
207 (28.7%)
Two or More
44 (6.1%)
Asian
12 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)365-8990
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/lakemyraes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	722
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	371
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 27

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 131

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 109