What grades does West Lake Elementary serve?

West Lake Elementary operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Apex area.

Where is West Lake Elementary located?

West Lake Elementary is a urban school in Apex, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lake Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at West Lake Elementary is 15.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Apex, NC?

Schools in Apex include West Lake Elementary and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Apex area.

NCPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

West Lake Elementary — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Apex, North Carolina|Wake County Schools

Apex, NC 27539

School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

572

Student:Teacher

15.5:1

Locale

Urban

District

Wake County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

27.4%

Phone

(919)662-2300

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

65%

84th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

58%

79th percentile in NC

Chronic Absenteeism

6.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

87 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.2:1

Near average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,045

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Social Workers

Nurses

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,691

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,785

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,285

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 57%Local 33%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$431,758

-2.6% 1yr+34.6% 5yr

Raleigh, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

14.4%

Below 150% poverty line

4.2%

Unemployment rate

8.3%

Uninsured residents

6.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

21,049

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

18,880

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

6,403 (34%)

Autism

4,034 (21%)

Other Health Impairment

3,356 (18%)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,537 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

903 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

639 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

581

Current enrollment

Declining(-25% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about West Lake Elementary

West Lake Elementary currently enrolls 572 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NC.

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