Ballentine Elementary

1651 North McLaurin Lane
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

www.wcpss.net/ballentinees

679 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ballentine Elementary School, located in the growing community of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). As part of the largest school district in North Carolina, the school is committed to the WCPSS mission of providing a relevant and engaging education that prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world. The campus on North McLaurin Lane serves as a foundational academic hub for the local residential area, emphasizing core literacy, mathematics, and science instruction while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood development.

The school benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of the Wake County district, which prioritizes technological integration and collaborative learning. Ballentine Elementary focuses on cultivating a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Fuquay-Varina community to enhance student growth. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding its academic calendar, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives, ensuring that parents remain actively involved in the educational journey of their children.

679

Total Students

50.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ballentine Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	429
Hispanic	138
Black	62
Asian	21
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

White
429 (63.2 %)
Hispanic
138 (20.3 %)
Black
62 (9.1 %)
Two or More
27 (4.0 %)
Asian
21 (3.1 %)
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)557-1120
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/ballentinees
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 3

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 120

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ballentine Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	124
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	117
Grade 3	111
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	120

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ballentine Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	313	46.1%
Male	366	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)