East Garner Elementary

5545 Jones Sausage Road
Garner, NC 27529

eastgarneres.wcpss.net

478 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

East Garner Elementary School, located on Jones Sausage Road in Garner, North Carolina, is a key part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment centered on academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As a public institution, it follows the comprehensive curriculum standards set by the state of North Carolina, aiming to prepare students with the foundational skills necessary for their future educational journeys.

The school places a strong emphasis on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Through various programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on social-emotional learning, East Garner Elementary strives to partner with local families to cultivate a collaborative and inclusive school culture. For those seeking detailed information on registration, school calendars, or specific academic initiatives, the school maintains an active presence within the WCPSS network, serving as a primary resource for the local Garner community.

478

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

111.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Garner Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	157
Black	258
Asian	7
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Black
258 (54.0 %)
Hispanic
157 (32.8 %)
White
43 (9.0 %)
Two or More
12 (2.5 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)
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)773-7411
Website:	http://eastgarneres.wcpss.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	532
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 22

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for East Garner Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for East Garner Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	51%
Male	234	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)