Penny Road Elementary School

Penny Road Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

10900 Penny Rd, Cary, NC

Middle Creek Neighborhood

Wake County Schools

488 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Gia Hoke

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
62%

Reading Proficiency
64%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

64%

Math Proficiency

62%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 38	Full Time Teachers 38
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

482:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.9%	Female 48.1%
White 56.8%	Hispanic 20.2%
Black 14.9%	Asian or Pacific Islander 4%
Two or more races 3.6%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

12/7/2025

The principal I feel is aggressive and disrespectful in her treatment of parents and students, and the number of enrolled kids at Penny Road appears to be plummeting since she started. I would not send any children with an IEP to this school since the previous vice principal left at the end of last...

5.0 parent

8/20/2025

We have been incredibly happy during our time at Penny Road Elementary. The teachers are all caring, engaging, and effective, and the community and school events are very welcoming and fun. Our children love being Penny Road Pandas!

5.0 parent

8/10/2024

We moved to the county two years ago and have experienced two schools in WCPSS and schools in other states. We feel so lucky to be at Penny Road. Our third grade teacher was the most incredible teacher I've ever experienced. She knew every kids' personal strengths and needs and helped every kid succ...

1.0 parent

5/11/2024

As long as you want to be uninvolved in your child's education and enjoy seeing your child be bullied by teacher, Principal and kids, this is fine. Kids get to play full contact sports. Less fortunate kids get to be harassed & lied about in writing. Principal documents adequate safety week after 3 a...

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Median Lot Size

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% of College Grads

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North Carolina Wake County Cary 27518 Middle Creek

Penny Road Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Cary, NC and is served by the Wake County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 488 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Penny Road Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $744,147. Discover additional schools in the area, like TMSA Triangle - Triangle Math and Science Academy, Thales Academy Apex 4-12, Apex Middle, and more. Learn more about what Cary has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Penny Road Elementary School.

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