Partnership Elementary

partnership.wcpss.net/

268 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Partnership Elementary School, located in the historic neighborhood of Raleigh, North Carolina, is a unique public school within the Wake County Public School System. It is widely recognized for its strong community-focused atmosphere and its historical significance as an "anchor" institution in the community. The school serves a diverse student body and is known for fostering close relationships between educators, students, and families, which aligns with its name and its commitment to collaborative learning.

Academically, Partnership Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating traditional core subjects with enriching extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment that encourages social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. Because of its location near downtown Raleigh and its long-standing presence in the area, the school often benefits from active parent involvement and community partnerships, helping to create a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

268

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Partnership Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	70
Black	57
Asian	4
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
127 (47.4 %)
Hispanic
70 (26.1 %)
Black
57 (21.3 %)
Two or More
9 (3.4 %)
Asian
4 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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)856-8200
Website:	http://partnership.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Partnership Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Partnership Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	144	53.7%
Male	124	46.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)