Walnut Creek Elementary

walnutcreekes.wcpss.net

497 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Walnut Creek Elementary School, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a key part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Serving a diverse community in the southeastern part of the city, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. The campus serves as a local hub for families, emphasizing a collaborative approach to education that encourages partnership between teachers, parents, and the surrounding community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction while integrating modern instructional practices to prepare students for future success. Beyond core academics, Walnut Creek focuses on character development and providing various enrichment opportunities that cater to the diverse interests of its student body. By prioritizing a supportive and high-expectations culture, Walnut Creek Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools and resources necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

497

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

114.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	169
Black	287
Asian	4
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

Black
287 (57.7 %)
Hispanic
169 (34.0 %)
White
30 (6.0 %)
Two or More
6 (1.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
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)857-9500
Website:	http://walnutcreekes.wcpss.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	571
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 18

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 90