Ballentine Elementary School

1651 Mclaurin Ln, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 | (919) 557-1120
  • Grades: KG-5
  • Student Enrollment: 668
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 668 elementary school students from grades KG-5
  • 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: No
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 1651 Mclaurin Lane, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Principal or Admin: Ms Kimberly Short
  • Fax: (919) 557-1144
  • Website: ballentine.wcpss.net
Additional School Details
Date School Opened: 30-JUN-02
School Calendar Description: Year Round
School Schedule: Semester
School District Details
  • Wake County Schools District
  • Per-Pupil Spending: $7,780
  • Graduation Rate: 82.7%
  • Dropout Rate: 4.4%
  • Students Per Teacher: 15.9
  • Enrolled Students: 140,506

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 668
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 43.8
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.3
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 358 (53.6%)
  • Females: 310 (46.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 22 (3.3%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 208 (31.1%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 230 (34.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Ballentine Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian40.6%
Black7411.1%
Asian71.0%
Hispanic17225.7%
White41161.5%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Ballentine Elementary School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten10716.0%
1st Grade12218.3%
2nd Grade12218.3%
3rd Grade10716.0%
4th Grade11116.6%
5th Grade9914.8%
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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