Baucom Elementary

baucomes.wcpss.net/

506 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Baucom Elementary School, located in the heart of Apex, North Carolina, is a well-established institution within the Wake County Public School System. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its focus on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. As one of the long-standing educational pillars in the Apex community, Baucom prides itself on fostering academic growth while emphasizing the social and emotional development of its students through a variety of classroom initiatives and extracurricular opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, benefiting from active parental involvement and strong partnerships with local organizations. Baucom focuses on cultivating a rigorous curriculum that aligns with state standards, often incorporating modern educational strategies to prepare students for future success. By maintaining a balance between high academic expectations and a nurturing atmosphere, Baucom Elementary remains a central hub for families in the 27502 zip code who are seeking a community-oriented public school experience.

506

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baucom Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	79
Black	56
Asian	35
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	3

White
314 (62.1 %)
Hispanic
79 (15.6 %)
Black
56 (11.1 %)
Asian
35 (6.9 %)
Two or More
19 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)387-2168
Website:	http://baucomes.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Baucom Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	99

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Baucom Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	265	52.4%
Male	241	47.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Peak Charter Academy

Charter School 767 Students

1601 Orchard Villas Ave
Apex, NC 27502 (1.0 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th