MILLS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mills Park Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Cary, NC with about 968 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 55 teachers, Mills Park Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Mills Park Elementary, located in the thriving community of Cary, North Carolina, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Wake County Public School System, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach to learning. The campus fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where faculty and staff strive to build strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging the personal growth and social-emotional development of every child.
Beyond the classroom, Mills Park Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative partnership between families and the school community. The school frequently engages parents through active PTA involvement and community events, which helps create a supportive network for students. With its focus on innovative teaching strategies and a commitment to preparing students for the transition to middle school, Mills Park Elementary is widely recognized as a key educational cornerstone in the Cary area.
For more information, contact Mills Park Elementary at (919) 466-1466 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-1466
http://millsparkes.wcpss.net
MILLS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Cary, NC with about 968 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wake County Schools
- Total Students:
- 968
- Teachers:
- 55.67
- 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 968 students
- Asian
- 50.2%
- White
- 35.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.