WEST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Lake Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Apex, NC with about 851 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 52 teachers, West Lake Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
West Lake Elementary School, located in Apex, North Carolina, is a key part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school serves a growing suburban community and is known for fostering a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. With a commitment to preparing students for the future, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum that integrates modern instructional practices with a focus on student-centered learning, ensuring that children are supported as they navigate their formative elementary years.
The school community is characterized by active parent and volunteer involvement, which plays a significant role in the school’s culture and extracurricular offerings. Beyond core academic subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, West Lake Elementary provides students with opportunities to engage in the arts, physical education, and various clubs that encourage personal growth and community connection. By prioritizing a safe, inclusive, and encouraging atmosphere, West Lake Elementary aims to build a strong educational foundation for all its students while maintaining its status as a highly regarded institution within the Apex area.
For more information, contact West Lake Elementary at (919) 662-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Apex, NC 27539-7655
(919) 662-2300
http://westlakees.wcpss.net/
WEST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Apex, NC with about 851 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wake County Schools
- Total Students:
- 851
- Teachers:
- 52
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 851 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.3%
- Black or African American
- 7.1%
- Asian
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.