Kingswood Elementary

kingswoodes.wcpss.net/

399 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kingswood Elementary School, located in Cary, North Carolina, is a key part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As a public institution, it follows the WCPSS curriculum standards while working to provide a well-rounded education that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is known for being an active community hub that encourages parent and family involvement to enhance the student experience. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities, Kingswood strives to meet the unique needs of its diverse population. Families and community members often turn to the school’s website to stay updated on academic calendars, staff resources, and the various programs designed to support student success throughout the school year.

399

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kingswood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	101
Black	80
Asian	64
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
132 (33.1 %)
Hispanic
101 (25.3 %)
Black
80 (20.1 %)
Asian
64 (16.0 %)
Two or More
21 (5.3 %)
American Indian
1 (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)460-3481
Website:	http://kingswoodes.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 21

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 51