HERBERT AKINS RD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Fuquay-Varina, NC with about 1,055 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 64 teachers, Herbert Akins Rd 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.
Herbert Akins Road Elementary, located in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is a public school serving the Wake County Public School System. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on the holistic development of its students. It emphasizes strong academic foundations while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.
Beyond its core curriculum, the school fosters a vibrant community atmosphere by encouraging parent and volunteer involvement, which is a hallmark of many schools in the Wake County district. The facility offers various programs designed to challenge students at different developmental levels, ensuring that all children are given the opportunity to thrive. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a focus on student well-being and community spirit, Herbert Akins Road Elementary remains a central hub for families in the growing Fuquay-Varina area.
For more information, contact Herbert Akins Rd Elementary at (919) 567-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
(919) 567-4100
HERBERT AKINS RD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Fuquay-Varina, NC with about 1,055 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wake County Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,055
- Teachers:
- 64.55
- 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 1,055 students
- White
- 68.4%
- Black or African American
- 12.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.