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Wendell Elementary School

3355 Wendell Blvd
Wendell, NC 27591
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wendell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Wendell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wendell Elementary School's student population of 416 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
416 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Wendell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wendell Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2055 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wendell Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wendell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wendell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wendell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wendell Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wendell Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wendell Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wendell Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
30%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wendell Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wendell Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wendell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wendell Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Wendell Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wendell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wendell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wendell Elementary School's ranking?
Wendell Elementary School is ranked #2055 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wendell Elementary School often compared to?
Wendell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Wendell Elementary School?
416 students attend Wendell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Wendell Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wendell Elementary School?
Wendell Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wendell Elementary School offer ?
Wendell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wendell Elementary School part of?
Wendell Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

School Reviews
5   3/12/2020
We love Wendell Elementary! I have 2 children there and they both are treated so amazingly there! The teachers are extremely patient with all the kids. The teachers also communicate amazingly with parents. The music and arts program is great! My children love WES!
- Posted by Parent - Darnell

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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