Laurel Park Elementary

laurelparkes.wcpss.net

782 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Laurel Park Elementary School, located in Apex, North Carolina, is a part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade and is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, personal growth, and character development, working closely with families and the surrounding community to ensure that students are well-prepared for their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Laurel Park is recognized for its vibrant school culture and dedicated teaching staff. The school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere and utilizing a modern campus, Laurel Park strives to cultivate a sense of belonging while maintaining high standards of achievement within the rapidly growing Apex area.

782

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	491
Hispanic	85
Black	54
Asian	99
Two or More	51
American Indian	2

White
491 (62.8 %)
Asian
99 (12.7 %)
Hispanic
85 (10.9 %)
Black
54 (6.9 %)
Two or More
51 (6.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)290-2333
Website:	http://laurelparkes.wcpss.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 102

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 145

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 141

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Laurel Park Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	102
Grade 1	134
Grade 2	145
Grade 3	136
Grade 4	121
Grade 5	141

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Laurel Park Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	358	45.8%
Male	424	54.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)