Hilburn Drive Academy

www.wcpss.net/hilburnacademy

628 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Hilburn Drive Academy, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a unique K-8 magnet school within the Wake County Public School System. The school is known for its "Academy" model, which emphasizes a comprehensive, continuous learning experience that spans from early childhood through the middle school years. By keeping students in a single facility for nine years, the school fosters a strong sense of community and allows educators to build long-term relationships with both students and their families.

As a magnet program, Hilburn Drive Academy focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment enriched by specialized themes, often centering on global studies and languages. The school aims to prepare students for high school success by blending traditional curriculum with innovative teaching practices and character development. With its emphasis on a cohesive educational journey, the academy serves as a central hub for its local neighborhood while drawing students from across the district who are seeking a unified K-8 experience.

628

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hilburn Drive Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	94
Black	134
Asian	45
Two or More	45
American Indian	2

White
308 (49.0 %)
Black
134 (21.3 %)
Hispanic
94 (15.0 %)
Asian
45 (7.2 %)
Two or More
45 (7.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)571-6800
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/hilburnacademy
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 18

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 65

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hilburn Drive Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	79
Grade 6	65
Grade 7	48
Grade 8	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hilburn Drive Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	312	49.7%
Male	316	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)