School Overview
Vance Elementary School, located at 8808 Old Stage Road in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Situated in a growing area of southern Raleigh, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of the larger Wake County district, the school follows state-mandated curriculum standards while offering a variety of extracurricular activities and resources designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for families to access essential information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and faculty contact details. Vance Elementary places a strong emphasis on the partnership between home and school, encouraging parental involvement through active PTA participation and regular communication. By focusing on foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, along with a commitment to inclusive education, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school and beyond, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary tools for long-term success.
384
Total Students
30.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vance Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White249
Hispanic75
Black40
Asian8
Two or More12
  • White
    249 (64.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    75 (19.5 %)
  • Black
    40 (10.4 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.1 %)
  • Asian
    8 (2.1 %)
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)662-2472
Website: http://www.wcpss.net/vancees
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 184
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 14
Kindergarten 70
Grade 1 63
Grade 2 69
Grade 3 61
Grade 4 56
Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vance Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten14
Kindergarten70
Grade 163
Grade 269
Grade 361
Grade 456
Grade 551
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vance Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16843.8%
Male21656.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)