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Timber Drive Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Garner, North Carolina · Wake County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students391
Student:Teacher12.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 500
391
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
99%+16.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Timber Drive Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Garner, North Carolina. The school enrolls 391 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.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% 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
CityGarner
ZIP27529
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370472002356

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment391
White35.3%
Hispanic / Latino22.5%
Black / African American33.2%
Asian2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
35.3%
Hispanic
22.5%
Black
33.2%
Asian
2.8%
Two+
5.9%
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 %99%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)