Lockhart Elementary

1320 N Smithfield Rd
Knightdale, NC 27545

www.wcpss.net/lockhartes

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lockhart Elementary School, located in Knightdale, North Carolina, is part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As a public elementary institution, it follows the WCPSS curriculum standards, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology to support modern learning needs.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive atmosphere where educators and staff work closely with families to ensure student success. By promoting a culture of collaboration and curiosity, Lockhart Elementary aims to prepare its young students for their future educational journeys. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and faculty resources on the official Wake County Public School System website linked above.

459

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lockhart Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	148
Black	185
Asian	9
Two or More	16

Black
185 (40.3 %)
Hispanic
148 (32.2 %)
White
101 (22.0 %)
Two or More
16 (3.5 %)
Asian
9 (2.0 %)

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)266-8525
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/lockhartes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	460
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 3

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lockhart Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lockhart Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	205	44.7%
Male	254	55.3%

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