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West Lake Elementary

4500 West Lake Rd, Apex, NC 27539, United States

+1 (919) 662-2300

http://westlakees.wcpss.net/

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West Lake Elementary Overview

About This School

West Lake Elementary is a public elementary in Apex, North Carolina, serving 581 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 with 38 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $48,823, and the school provides support through a counselor-to-student ratio of 290:1. Students are composed of an even split between male and female learners. The student body is 64% White, 20% Hispanic, 7% Black, 5% Two or More Races, and 4% Asian.

581

Total Students

PK-5

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

38 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Wake County

Students per Counselor

290:1

West Lake Elementary Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.8:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

290

Students per Counselor

West Lake Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$48,823

City Avg: $48,408

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor290:1

West Lake Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

50.09%

Male

49.91%

Female

Total Enrollment: 581 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White63.51%

Hispanic20.14%

Asian4.48%

Black6.54%

Two or More Races5.34%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Lake Elementary

Q: What is West Lake Elementary?

A: West Lake Elementary is a elementary public located in Apex.

Q: How many students attend West Lake Elementary?

A: West Lake Elementary has approximately 581 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lake Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at West Lake Elementary is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about West Lake Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About West Lake Elementary - Apex, NC

Quick Facts about West Lake Elementary
School Name	West Lake Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	4500 West Lake Rd, Apex, NC 27539, Apex, NC
County	Wake County
Phone	+1 (919) 662-2300
Total Students	581
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	38
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about West Lake Elementary

What is West Lake Elementary?

West Lake Elementary is a elementary public located in Apex.

How many students attend West Lake Elementary?

West Lake Elementary has approximately 581 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lake Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at West Lake Elementary is 15:1.

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