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Wake Forest Elementary

406 S MAIN STREET, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587

Top 25% School in North Carolina

Ranked 103 of 246 in North Carolina

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About Wake Forest Elementary

Wake Forest Elementary School is one of the best K–5 public schools in North Carolina, at the heart of Wake Forest. It has a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 to give every student undivided attention, hence creating a strong foundation for academic success. It had an excellent outcome as 52% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 47% scored at or above that level for reading. The school offers a Gifted & Talented program and a variety of extracurricular activities to enrich students' learning experiences. The parents appreciate the school's commitment to creating a positive learning atmosphere and its active PTA. Wake Forest Elementary is an excellent choice for families seeking a supportive and high-achieving educational setting for their children. You can also explore the best middle schools in North Carolina.

Wake Forest Elementary Contact Information

Address

406 S MAIN STREET, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587

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Phone

(919) 554-8655

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 47% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
391
Total Students
$50804
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 103 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Wake Forest Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 a.m. to 3:25 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 41.2%
Asian 2%
Hispanic 15.2%
Black 35.4%
Two+ Races 6.1%
Native Am. 0%
White
41.2%
Asian
2%
Hispanic
15.2%
Black
35.4%
Two+ Races
6.1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 391
45.3%
177 Female
54.7%
214 Male

Student Population

391 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

389 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

1. What are the highest-performing elementary schools in North Carolina?

You can check the highest-performing elementary schools in North Carolina here.


2. How are the new students supported?

They are orientation activities, buddy systems, and staff guidance to ease the transition.


3. What academic support is available for students who need it?

Intervention programs and targeted tutoring are provided for the needy students.


4. How does the school encourage parental engagement?

The school encourages parental engagement through opportunities such as volunteering, attending events and joining the PTA.


5. Are there extracurricular programs available for the students?

Yes, the students can participate in clubs such as arts, STEM, and gardening.


6. How does Wake Forest Elementary School promote a safe environment?

They promoted it through supervision, policies on bullying, and social-emotional programs.


7. Which neighborhoods in North Carolina have the best high schools for families?

Please find the best high schools in North Carolina neighborhoods here.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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