WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Walnut Creek Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Raleigh, NC with about 573 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 45 teachers, Walnut Creek Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Walnut Creek Elementary School, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a key part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Serving a diverse community in the southeastern part of the city, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. The campus serves as a local hub for families, emphasizing a collaborative approach to education that encourages partnership between teachers, parents, and the surrounding community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction while integrating modern instructional practices to prepare students for future success. Beyond core academics, Walnut Creek focuses on character development and providing various enrichment opportunities that cater to the diverse interests of its student body. By prioritizing a supportive and high-expectations culture, Walnut Creek Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools and resources necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

For more information, contact Walnut Creek Elementary at (919) 857-9500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2600 Sunnybrook Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
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WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Raleigh, NC with about 573 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
573
Teachers:
45
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 573 students

Black or African American
57.1%
Hispanic/Latino
34.6%
White
5.4%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian
0.9%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.