Banks Road Elementary

banksroades.wcpss.net/

648 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Banks Road Elementary, located in the southern part of Raleigh, North Carolina, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment. With a curriculum aligned to North Carolina state standards, the faculty emphasizes core academic subjects while integrating technology and creative problem-solving to prepare students for success in a modern, evolving world.

Beyond academics, Banks Road Elementary focuses heavily on the development of the "whole child." The school maintains an active community culture, encouraging strong partnerships between parents, staff, and local stakeholders to enhance the educational experience. Through various extracurricular activities, character education initiatives, and a commitment to diverse student needs, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students feel safe, challenged, and motivated to achieve their personal best.

648

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banks Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	148
Black	90
Asian	9
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

White
366 (56.5 %)
Hispanic
148 (22.8 %)
Black
90 (13.9 %)
Two or More
34 (5.2 %)
Asian
9 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)890-7333
Website:	http://banksroades.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
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 20

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Banks Road Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	108
Grade 1	121
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	115
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Banks Road Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	331	51.1%
Male	317	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)