Penny Road Elementary

pennyroades.wcpss.net/

495 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Penny Road Elementary School, located in Cary, North Carolina, is a part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school is well-regarded for fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. Serving a diverse student body, Penny Road is known for its dedicated teaching staff and a strong sense of community, frequently involving parents and local partners to enrich the educational experience.

Academically, the school follows the standard North Carolina curriculum while integrating modern instructional strategies to prepare students for future success. Beyond the classroom, Penny Road offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to tap into students' interests, ranging from arts and music to physical education and STEM initiatives. With a focus on creating a safe and supportive school culture, Penny Road Elementary remains a central pillar of the Cary community, committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

495

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Penny Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	100
Black	74
Asian	20
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

White
281 (56.8 %)
Hispanic
100 (20.2 %)
Black
74 (14.9 %)
Asian
20 (4.0 %)
Two or More
18 (3.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)387-2136
Website:	http://pennyroades.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Penny Road Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Penny Road Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	238	48.1%
Male	257	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)