Herbert Akins Rd Elementary

2275 Herbert Akins Rd
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

herbertakinsroades.wcpss.net

941 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Herbert Akins Road Elementary, located in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is a public school serving the Wake County Public School System. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on the holistic development of its students. It emphasizes strong academic foundations while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school fosters a vibrant community atmosphere by encouraging parent and volunteer involvement, which is a hallmark of many schools in the Wake County district. The facility offers various programs designed to challenge students at different developmental levels, ensuring that all children are given the opportunity to thrive. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a focus on student well-being and community spirit, Herbert Akins Road Elementary remains a central hub for families in the growing Fuquay-Varina area.

941

Total Students

66.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	616
Hispanic	117
Black	120
Asian	39
Two or More	47
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
616 (65.5 %)
Black
120 (12.8 %)
Hispanic
117 (12.4 %)
Two or More
47 (5.0 %)
Asian
39 (4.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)694-8300
Website:	http://herbertakinsroades.wcpss.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	941
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 28

Kindergarten 152

Grade 1 165

Grade 2 159

Grade 3 152

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 161

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	152
Grade 1	165
Grade 2	159
Grade 3	152
Grade 4	124
Grade 5	161

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	476	50.6%
Male	465	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)