CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Carver Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Wendell, NC with about 454 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 34 teachers, Carver Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Carver Elementary School, located in Wendell, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Situated on Liles-Dean Road, the school functions as a core educational hub for the local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with North Carolina state standards. As part of the largest school district in the state, Carver Elementary benefits from the resources and administrative support provided by the broader WCPSS network, emphasizing student growth, literacy, and foundational academic skills.

The school is deeply integrated into the growing Wendell area, balancing the needs of a diverse student body with a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Beyond its core academics, Carver Elementary typically places a strong emphasis on community engagement, safety, and the development of the "whole child." Parents and families interested in specific school report cards, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details can find up-to-date information, including school calendars and contact directories, through the official district website provided above.

For more information, contact Carver Elementary at (919) 365-2680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

291 Liles-Dean Rd
Wendell, NC 27591-9034
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CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wendell, NC with about 454 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
454
Teachers:
34.5
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 454 students

White
33.9%
Hispanic/Latino
33.0%
Black or African American
28.0%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
52.0%
Male
48.0%

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.