LAKE MYRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lake Myra Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Wendell, NC with about 635 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 42 teachers, Lake Myra Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Lake Myra Elementary School, located in Wendell, North Carolina, is part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school serves students in grades Pre-K through 5, focusing on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional learning. As part of a larger district, Lake Myra benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of WCPSS while maintaining a localized community feel within the growing town of Wendell.
The school is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The faculty and staff prioritize strong partnerships with families and the local community to foster a collaborative educational atmosphere. By utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational tools, Lake Myra Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student population for the challenges of middle school and beyond, placing a significant emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and science proficiency.
For more information, contact Lake Myra Elementary at (919) 365-8990 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-8990
http://www.wcpss.net/lakemyraes
LAKE MYRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wendell, NC with about 635 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wake County Schools
- Total Students:
- 635
- Teachers:
- 42.5
- 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
* 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 635 students
- Black or African American
- 35.0%
- White
- 34.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- 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.