Lacy Elementary

2001 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607

lacyes.wcpss.net

686 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lacy Elementary School, located in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, is a well-regarded institution within the Wake County Public School System. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 5, the school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence. Its central location on Lake Boone Trail places it in a vibrant neighborhood, making it a focal point for families in the area who value a traditional yet supportive educational environment.

Academically, Lacy Elementary is characterized by a dedicated faculty that emphasizes foundational skills and holistic development. The school frequently engages the local community through an active PTA and various enrichment programs, fostering an inclusive atmosphere that encourages parent involvement. With a focus on preparing students for future success, Lacy balances rigorous curriculum standards with creative learning opportunities, consistently striving to maintain its reputation as a cornerstone of the Raleigh educational landscape.

686

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lacy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	488
Hispanic	36
Black	125
Asian	18
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
488 (71.1 %)
Black
125 (18.2 %)
Hispanic
36 (5.2 %)
Asian
18 (2.6 %)
Two or More
18 (2.6 %)
American Indian
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)881-4920
Website:	http://lacyes.wcpss.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 10

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lacy Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	10
Kindergarten	120
Grade 1	122
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	135
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lacy Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	315	45.9%
Male	371	54.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)