Wildwood Forest Elementary

8401 Wildwood Forest Drive
Raleigh, NC 27616

wildwoodes.wcpss.net/

503 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wildwood Forest Elementary School, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a part of the Wake County Public School System. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the development of the "whole child." By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty focuses on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging students to think critically and solve problems creatively.

Beyond the classroom, Wildwood Forest places a strong emphasis on community and character building. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community partnerships to enhance the student experience. With a variety of extracurricular opportunities and a dedicated staff, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds are empowered to reach their full potential and become responsible, lifelong learners.

503

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

108.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wildwood Forest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	152
Black	263
Asian	27
Two or More	22

Black
263 (52.3 %)
Hispanic
152 (30.2 %)
White
39 (7.8 %)
Asian
27 (5.4 %)
Two or More
22 (4.4 %)

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)713-0600
Website:	http://wildwoodes.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	548
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wildwood Forest Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wildwood Forest Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	227	45.1%
Male	276	54.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)