Wakefield Elementary

Summary:

Wakefield Elementary is a public elementary school in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Wake County Schools district, which is ranked 59th out of 242 districts in the state.

Wakefield Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 33.87% White, 34.87% African American, and 23.85% Hispanic students. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with lower proficiency rates in mathematics and reading compared to the district and state averages, but higher proficiency rates in 5th-grade science. Notably, African American and White students at Wakefield Elementary have generally outperformed their peers in the state, while Hispanic students and English Language Learners have struggled. The school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 510 to 969 out of over 1,500 North Carolina elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Wakefield Elementary's performance is generally lower than that of Brassfield Elementary and Heritage Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates and better overall rankings. However, Wakefield Elementary outperforms schools like Wildwood Forest Elementary and Durant Road Elementary, which have lower proficiency rates and rankings. Additionally, Wakefield Elementary has seen a significant increase in its free and reduced lunch rate, from 38.89% in 2020-2021 to 51.5% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from low-income backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2400 Wakefield Pines Drive
       Raleigh, NC  27614


(919) 562-3555

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
696th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,379 Help


Students who attend Wakefield Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wakefield Middle
High:    Wake Early College of Health and Science
    Wake STEM Early College High School
    Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
    Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  499

Racial breakdown:

African American:
34.9%
White:
33.9%
Hispanic:
23.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wakefield Elementary ranks better than 53.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 75th among 115 ranked elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Wakefield Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (34.9%), White (33.9%), Hispanic (23.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wakefield Elementary is 13.1, which is the 52nd best among 115 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wakefield Elementary is $10,379, which is the 42nd highest among 115 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wakefield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wakefield Elementary 696th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Wakefield Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wake County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wake County Schools 59th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wakefield Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.93 254th 1276 80.1%
2007 70.57 330th 1293 74.5%
2008 68.96 368th 1324 72.2%
2009 56.71 671st 1354 50.4%
2010 52.43 743rd 1363 45.5%
2011 51.91 761st 1381 44.9%
2012 57.44 657th 1388 52.7%
2013 65.72 426th 1403 69.6%
2014 51.69 675th 1390 51.4%
2015 49.09 767th 1440 46.7%
2016 61.47 537th 1425 62.3%
2017 53.53 688th 1429 51.9%
2018 41.30 905th 1434 36.9%
2019 37.87 969th 1473 34.2%
2021 43.68 810th 1489 45.6%
2022 43.67 848th 1514 44.0%
2023 64.17 510th 1502 66.0%
2024 53.17 696th 1505 53.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.69 312th 421 25.9%
2019 15.76 486th 497 2.2%
2021 47.50 142nd 385 63.1%
2022 27.33 399th 485 17.7%
2023 32.08 364th 514 29.2%
2024 36.16 340th 533 36.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.97 1221st 1332 8.3%
2019 19.06 1221st 1361 10.3%
2021 30.61 956th 1329 28.1%
2022 29.40 1044th 1366 23.6%
2023 36.20 972nd 1437 32.4%
2024 43.83 843rd 1450 41.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.47 839th 1405 40.3%
2019 31.03 1060th 1424 25.6%
2021 47.59 714th 1440 50.4%
2022 42.22 842nd 1458 42.2%
2023 65.10 470th 1459 67.8%
2024 50.01 716th 1455 50.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.74 467th 897 47.9%
2019 57.93 268th 878 69.5%
2022 46.72 273rd 634 56.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.29 61st 69 11.6%
2019 41.70 542nd 612 11.4%
2021 42.60 378th 494 23.5%
2022 22.24 475th 500 5.0%
2023 49.11 440th 582 24.4%
2024 62.14 274th 669 59.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.54 910th 1413 35.6%
2019 47.26 790th 1430 44.8%
2021 38.16 876th 1444 39.3%
2022 44.78 809th 1464 44.7%
2023 61.35 540th 1461 63.0%
2024 54.83 653rd 1464 55.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.29 578th 927 37.6%
2019 50.91 425th 949 55.2%
2021 50.26 350th 896 60.9%
2022 50.74 398th 927 57.1%
2023 63.37 272nd 933 70.8%
2024 71.54 177th 924 80.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.76 671st 851 21.2%
2019 11.91 846th 865 2.2%
2021 21.43 741st 843 12.1%
2022 24.17 770th 893 13.8%
2023 42.42 536th 915 41.4%
2024 28.12 749th 951 21.2%
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Rank History for White students at Wakefield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.47 497th 1178 57.8%
2019 48.72 633rd 1183 46.5%
2021 62.50 411th 1172 64.9%
2022 65.39 375th 1194 68.6%
2023 82.95 147th 1183 87.6%
2024 70.53 321st 1166 72.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Wakefield Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 27, 2019

Open Quote Great school system for my kids! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, June 11, 2016

Open Quote My kids have all gone to WES and have gotten a wonderful education. There is a lot of diversity at the school, which has lead to my children learning a lot of life lessons that are invaluable but not tested for on EOGS. This year they got a new Principal and she rocks! She has done incredible things in one year. However, the teachers are really the most amazing asset at the school. Most of the teachers have kids at the school and go beyond the call of duty for their students. My children have always gotten 4 and 5's on the EOGs and so I believe you get out of school what you as a parent put in. So if you want your kids to do well then you volunteer and you meet with the teachers, you get them help if they are struggling and you review their take home work. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Open Quote My son has had a wonderful experience so far at Wakefield Elementary. He has had great teachers from Kindergarten through 3rd grade & hoping it continues. Parents must be involved in their children's education, ensuring homework is completed, as well as teaching respectful behavior as it will only benefit the child, teacher & peers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wakefield Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 339 85 10 36 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2001 373 100 14 55 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2002 558 151 40 92 0 n/a n/a 0 841
2003 558 151 40 92 0 n/a n/a 0 841
2004 643 128 38 99 0 n/a n/a 0 908
2005 750 151 55 103 0 n/a n/a 0 1059
2006 721 162 55 121 2 n/a n/a 0 1061
2007 750 153 60 125 4 n/a n/a 46 1138
2008 503 142 63 146 4 n/a n/a 49 907
2009 463 197 71 135 4 n/a n/a 0 870
2010 413 218 62 135 3 n/a n/a 0 831
2011 375 155 51 150 4 0 27 0 762
2012 371 151 55 124 4 0 30 0 735
2013 352 128 46 133 3 0 25 0 687
2014 350 124 29 146 2 2 25 0 678
2015 307 147 31 152 3 3 19 0 662
2016 299 199 30 167 1 2 16 0 714
2017 260 204 26 125 2 0 15 0 632
2018 252 205 20 144 2 0 19 0 642
2019 261 195 23 139 3 0 21 0 642
2020 251 200 18 136 5 0 18 0 628
2021 215 199 20 140 5 0 15 0 594
2022 175 192 12 146 7 1 13 0 546
2023 169 174 17 119 6 0 14 0 499

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wakefield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 470 35.0 13.4 50.4
2001 542 34.0 15.9 19.6
2002 841 49.0 17.2 3.3
2003 841 49.0 17.2 3.3
2004 908 49.0 18.5 17.8
2005 1059 57.0 18.6 20.9
2006 1061 80.0 13.3 19.1
2007 1138 n/a n/a 18.6
2008 907 60.5 15.0 n/a
2009 870 59.6 14.6 n/a
2010 831 52.6 15.8 31.4
2011 762 50.1 15.2 31.5
2012 735 49.9 14.7 37.3
2013 687 46.5 14.7 32.5
2014 678 45.1 15.0 33.5
2015 662 46.0 14.3 42.7
2016 714 46.0 15.5 44.5
2017 632 43.0 14.6 46.4
2018 642 41.5 15.4 46.9
2019 642 41.8 15.3 45.5
2020 628 43.8 14.3 45.5
2021 594 44.8 13.2 38.9
2022 546 46.5 11.7 36.6
2023 499 38.0 13.1 51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wakefield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 470 35.0 13.4 50.4
2001 542 34.0 15.9 19.6
2002 841 49.0 17.2 3.3
2003 841 49.0 17.2 3.3
2004 908 49.0 18.5 17.8
2005 1059 57.0 18.6 20.9
2006 1061 80.0 13.3 19.1
2007 1138 n/a n/a 18.6
2008 907 60.5 15.0 n/a
2009 870 59.6 14.6 n/a
2010 831 52.6 15.8 31.4
2011 762 50.1 15.2 31.5
2012 735 49.9 14.7 37.3
2013 687 46.5 14.7 32.5
2014 678 45.1 15.0 33.5
2015 662 46.0 14.3 42.7
2016 714 46.0 15.5 44.5
2017 632 43.0 14.6 46.4
2018 642 41.5 15.4 46.9
2019 642 41.8 15.3 45.5
2020 628 43.8 14.3 45.5
2021 594 44.8 13.2 38.9
2022 546 46.5 11.7 36.6
2023 499 38.0 13.1 51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wakefield Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $816 (7.9%) $9,563 (92.1%) $10,379

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wakefield Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 969th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 510th of 1502 Elementary schools
 31.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wakefield Elementary)62.863.8
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)69.467.4
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Wakefield Elementary)51.351.3
   3rd Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)6658.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wakefield Elementary)56.464.8
 8.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6565
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Wakefield Elementary)52.556
 3.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)63.265.7
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wakefield Elementary)50.461.4
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6665.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Wakefield Elementary)50.452.3
 1.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)60.659.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Wakefield Elementary)55.675
 19.4%
   5th Grade Science (Wake County Schools)71.370.6
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students642499
 22.3%
African American195174
 10.8%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian2317
 26.1%
Hispanic139119
 14.4%
Pacific Islander00
White261169
 35.2%
Two or More Races2114
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.5%51.5%
 6%


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Wakefield Elementary ranks 696th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Wakefield Elementary are 35% African American, 34% White, 24% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 499 students attended Wakefield Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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