BALLENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ballentine Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Fuquay Varina, NC with about 581 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, Ballentine 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.

Ballentine Elementary School, located in the growing community of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). As part of the largest school district in North Carolina, the school is committed to the WCPSS mission of providing a relevant and engaging education that prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world. The campus on North McLaurin Lane serves as a foundational academic hub for the local residential area, emphasizing core literacy, mathematics, and science instruction while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood development.

The school benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of the Wake County district, which prioritizes technological integration and collaborative learning. Ballentine Elementary focuses on cultivating a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Fuquay-Varina community to enhance student growth. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding its academic calendar, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives, ensuring that parents remain actively involved in the educational journey of their children.

For more information, contact Ballentine Elementary at (919) 557-1120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1651 North McLaurin Lane
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
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BALLENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Fuquay Varina, NC with about 581 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
581
Teachers:
41.28
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
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 581 students

White
63.7%
Hispanic/Latino
23.6%
Black or African American
7.4%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
44.9%
Male
55.1%

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.