Wakelon Elementary School

Wakelon Elementary has a large playground that is popular with students in Zebulon.

Wakelon Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

8921 Pippin Rd, Zebulon, NC

Wake County Schools

606 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Angela Cooper

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
42%

Reading Proficiency
39%

Annual Tuition
$0

B-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

39%

Math Proficiency

42%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

263:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.2%

Female

49.8%

Black

46.4%

Hispanic

33.4%

White

13.8%

Two or more races

5.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

9/10/2025

My family has really enjoyed our time at Wakelon. We were in N Raleigh and was a little hesitant about the schools in the Eastern part of Wake County. I reached out in the Spring and was able to speak with the principal. I really wasn't expecting her to have time to meet with me. The school was havi...

1.0 parent

6/23/2025

My kindergarten student with a disability was restrained multiple times a day and suspended 7 times. I only was notified after I demanded the information. When I asked about additional resources I was told “we are figuring it out”. There is no support for students with disabilities. Lastly the princ...

5.0 parent

1/28/2025

My child is in the first grade at Wakelon. We have had such a great experience with the staff. The principal cares so much for the safety and learning of all students. She is so nice and helpful. We have lucked out in kindergarten and first grade. Our teacher loves the kids so much. My daughter tell...

5.0 parent

1/4/2019

I like this school. The teachers and principal know or are familiar with the kids and their parents. The security at the school is pretty good. After morning drop off, they keep the doors locked and you have to show ID before they let you in.

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Zebulon Magnet Middle School

6th to 8th
Public

B+

North Carolina Wake County Zebulon 27597

Wakelon Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Zebulon, NC and is served by the Wake County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 606 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Wakelon Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Zebulon Magnet Middle School, Zebulon Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Zebulon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wakelon Elementary School.

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