Walter L Parsley Elementary

3518 MASONBORO LOOP RD WILMINGTON NC 28409

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 9 of 196 in North Carolina

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About Walter L Parsley Elementary

Walter L. Parsley Elementary is located at 5125 Carol Ann Dr, Wilmington, North Carolina 28409. The school serves approximately 607 preschool and elementary students from kindergarten to fifth grades, operates at a very comfortable 17:1 student–teacher ratio, and has about 36 full-time teachers. The school is roughly 84 percent White, with enrollment runoff consisting of Hispanic, Black, Asian, and multiracial students. About 12 percent of children receive free lunch. In academics, the school outperforms many competitors, such as achieving a 9 of 10 rating on GreatSchools, offering a Gifted & Talented program, and its perennial listing among the best elementary schools in North Carolina is easy to account for. Residential listings close to the school indicate a very active and solvent community looking for a family-oriented setting (homes in the mid-$400,000 range) and larger Wilmington marketplace median home sales of around $466,000.

Contact Information

Address

3518 MASONBORO LOOP RD WILMINGTON NC 28409

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Phone

(910) 790-2355

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 84%
Reading 93%
State average proficiency is 84% in Math and 93% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
575
Total Students
$50661
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 9 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Walter L Parsley 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
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

9

of 196 in North Carolina

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00AM - 2:00PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM 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 83%
Asian 3.1%
Hispanic 8.3%
Black 1.6%
Two+ Races 4%
Native Am. 0%
White
83%
Asian
3.1%
Hispanic
8.3%
Black
1.6%
Two+ Races
4%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 575
50%
288 Female
50%
288 Male

Student Population

575 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

523 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

1. What is the student enrollment at Walter L. Parsley Elementary School?

The school consists of a diverse student population and has a culture of academic excellence and community involvement.

2. Who is the principal or leader of Walter L. Parsley Elementary School?

A committed leadership team works to support the school in providing a high-quality learning environment.

3. What time does Walter L. Parsley Elementary School start and end?

The school day starts at 7:40 AM and ends at 2:35 PM. Thus, we have time for a full day of school and any after-school activities.

4. How can a parent partner with Walter L. Parsley Elementary School?

Parents can partner through school events, volunteering, and through parent-teacher conferences.

5. What programs are available at Walter L. Parsley Elementary School?

The school has Gifted and Talented programming and strong academics for students.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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