DAVIS DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Davis Drive Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Cary, NC with about 903 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 54 teachers, Davis Drive 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.
Davis Drive Elementary School, located in the heart of Cary, North Carolina, is a highly regarded public school serving the Wake County Public School System. It is widely recognized for its strong commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school serves a diverse student body, emphasizing not only core curriculum standards but also the development of critical thinking, creativity, and character education. By integrating modern instructional techniques with a focus on community and collaboration, the school prepares its students for successful transitions to middle school and beyond.
Beyond academics, Davis Drive Elementary prides itself on its active parent-teacher association and a strong sense of community engagement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs that allow students to explore their interests outside of the traditional classroom setting. Its location in the thriving Davis Drive community makes it a central hub for families, and its reputation for stability and high performance consistently makes it a sought-after institution for families moving into the Cary area.
For more information, contact Davis Drive Elementary at (919) 387-2130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-2130
http://davisdrive.wcpss.net/
DAVIS DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Cary, NC with about 903 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wake County Schools
- Total Students:
- 903
- Teachers:
- 54.29
- 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 903 students
- Asian
- 47.7%
- White
- 41.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7%
- Black or African American
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.