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Wakelon Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Zebulon, North Carolina · Wake County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students679
Student:Teacher15.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
679
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
100%+17.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Wakelon Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Zebulon, North Carolina. The school enrolls 679 students. It is part of the Wake County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictWake County Schools
County37183
CityZebulon
ZIP27597
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370472002806

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment679
White12.8%
Hispanic / Latino33.4%
Black / African American47.9%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
12.8%
Hispanic
33.4%
Black
47.9%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
5.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)