Cary Elementary

www.wcpss.net/caryes

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cary Elementary School, located in the heart of Cary, North Carolina, is a long-standing institution within the Wake County Public School System. Situated on Kildaire Farm Road, the school serves as a central hub for its surrounding community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families. As one of the older schools in the district, it carries a sense of local heritage while consistently working to integrate modern instructional practices to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its K-5 student body.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, inclusivity, and character development. Through the Wake County Public School System’s curriculum, Cary Elementary provides a comprehensive education that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative exploration. With a strong commitment to community engagement and student success, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the next stages of their educational journey by encouraging curiosity, responsibility, and lifelong learning.

470

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cary Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	110
Black	57
Asian	16
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

White
270 (57.4 %)
Hispanic
110 (23.4 %)
Black
57 (12.1 %)
Asian
16 (3.4 %)
Two or More
16 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)460-3455
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/caryes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 2

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cary Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cary Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	46%
Male	254	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)