Laurel Park Elementary School in Apex, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Laurel Park Elementary School is an urban public school in Apex, North Carolina that is part of Wake County Public School System. It serves 682 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.0:1. Its teachers have had 118 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

682 Students

57 Teachers

2450 Laura Duncan Rd

Apex, NC 27523 View local requests

http://laurelparkes.wcpss.net

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Laurel Park Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Greene

Ms. Shortley

Ms. Tiffany Trent

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Laurel Park Elementary School Demographics

13%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

24%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Laurel Park Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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