Carpenter Elementary

carpenteres.wcpss.net

657 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carpenter Elementary School, located in Cary, North Carolina, is a key part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Situated in a growing suburban area, the school serves a diverse student population and is known for its focus on building a strong, inclusive community. The school emphasizes a balanced approach to education, aiming to foster both academic excellence and social-emotional growth in its students through a variety of classroom instruction methods and extracurricular opportunities.

Like many schools in the Wake County district, Carpenter Elementary benefits from active parental involvement and a collaborative environment. The school administration and faculty work closely with the PTA and the surrounding community to provide resources and enrichment programs that support the diverse needs of their learners. With a commitment to preparing students for future success, the school promotes a supportive climate that encourages curiosity, character development, and academic achievement within the high-performing Cary educational landscape.

657

Total Students

46.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carpenter Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	143
Black	73
Asian	251
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Asian
251 (38.2 %)
White
168 (25.6 %)
Hispanic
143 (21.8 %)
Black
73 (11.1 %)
Two or More
21 (3.2 %)
American Indian
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)462-6780
Website:	http://carpenteres.wcpss.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 19

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 121

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carpenter Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	107
Grade 3	122
Grade 4	114
Grade 5	121

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carpenter Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	297	45.2%
Male	360	54.8%

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