Wakelon Elementary

www.wcpss.net/wakelones

679 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wakelon Elementary School, located in Zebulon, North Carolina, is a key part of the Wake County Public School System. Serving a diverse student population in the eastern portion of the county, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school community prides itself on creating a welcoming atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work collaboratively to prepare students for future success in their educational journeys.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the needs of elementary-aged learners, focusing on core subjects while integrating essential social-emotional learning. By leveraging its position within the larger Wake County district, Wakelon Elementary utilizes a variety of resources and instructional strategies to support differentiated learning and student achievement. With a strong commitment to community involvement, the school serves as a cornerstone of the Zebulon area, striving to ensure every child has the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

679

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wakelon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	227
Black	325
Asian	5
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

Black
325 (47.9%)
Hispanic
227 (33.4%)
White
87 (12.8%)
Two or More
34 (5.0%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)
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)404-3844
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/wakelones
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	676
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

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 102