Mills Park Elementary

millsparkes.wcpss.net

702 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mills Park Elementary, located in the thriving community of Cary, North Carolina, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Wake County Public School System, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach to learning. The campus fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where faculty and staff strive to build strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging the personal growth and social-emotional development of every child.

Beyond the classroom, Mills Park Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative partnership between families and the school community. The school frequently engages parents through active PTA involvement and community events, which helps create a supportive network for students. With its focus on innovative teaching strategies and a commitment to preparing students for the transition to middle school, Mills Park Elementary is widely recognized as a key educational cornerstone in the Cary area.

702

Total Students

49.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mills Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	81
Black	24
Asian	363
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

Asian
363 (51.7 %)
White
219 (31.2 %)
Hispanic
81 (11.5 %)
Black
24 (3.4 %)
Two or More
13 (1.9 %)
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)466-1466
Website:	http://millsparkes.wcpss.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 14

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 141

Grade 5 131

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mills Park Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	116
Grade 3	111
Grade 4	141
Grade 5	131

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mills Park Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	344	49%
Male	358	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)