WENDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wendell Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Wendell, NC with about 582 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Wendell Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

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.

For more information, contact Wendell Elementary at (919) 365-2660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3355 Wendell Blvd
Wendell, NC 27591-8942
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WENDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wendell, NC with about 582 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
582
Teachers:
40
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 582 students

White
45.4%
Black or African American
24.6%
Hispanic/Latino
22.2%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian
3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

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.