Conn Elementary

connes.wcpss.net/

512 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Conn Elementary School, located at 1220 Brookside Dr in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a magnet school within the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). It is widely recognized for its specialized theme in Global Studies and Communications. The school focuses on integrating a global perspective into its core curriculum, encouraging students to become inquisitive, culturally aware, and effective communicators. By emphasizing real-world problem-solving and digital literacy, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in an increasingly interconnected society.

In addition to its academic focus, Conn Elementary is known for fostering a strong, inclusive school community. It features a dedicated staff that prioritizes project-based learning and hands-on experiences, which helps students apply classroom concepts to tangible, global contexts. The school leverages its location and resources to build partnerships with families and the local community, ensuring that students feel supported both academically and socially throughout their primary education.

512

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Conn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	32
Black	187
Asian	20
Two or More	13
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
257 (50.2 %)
Black
187 (36.5 %)
Hispanic
32 (6.2 %)
Asian
20 (3.9 %)
Two or More
13 (2.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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)856-7637
Website:	http://connes.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
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 9

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Conn Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	9
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Conn Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	251	49%
Male	261	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)