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Douglas Elementary

Raleigh, North Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · Wake County Schools

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About Douglas Elementary

Douglas Elementary is a public school in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 562 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Raleigh. With about 40.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.8 students per teacher. Wake County Schools runs 198 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Wake County. Families comparing options will find 73 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	600 Ortega Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone	(919) 881-4894
School district	Wake County Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	562
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	40.8
Students per teacher	13.8
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Wake County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370472001851). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Douglas Elementary serve?

Douglas Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Douglas Elementary?

Douglas Elementary reported 562 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary?

About 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 562 students and 40.8 teachers in federal data.

Is Douglas Elementary a public or charter school?

Douglas Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Douglas Elementary in?

Douglas Elementary is part of Wake County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/wake-county-schools/

Where is Douglas Elementary located?

Douglas Elementary is at 600 Ortega Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609. The phone number is (919) 881-4894.

How many other schools are near Douglas Elementary?

There are 73 other schools within 5 miles of Douglas Elementary in our directory.