I take my son to Pre school there, amazing teachers in his classroom; My interaction with other school staff just as positive, my son who normally does not like change and and unfamiliar settings... Loves going to school. Its a very safe and clean enviroment for kids!
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Posted by a parent on 09/25/09
Every staff member (- from the principal to the custodians -) is outstanding. Each child is treated with respect and encouraged to do thier best academically and socially. Any social pressures felt by parents, as mentioned in a previous review, are created
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Posted by a parent on 06/30/09
Lacy is a great school as of now; time will tell if the BoE's determination to strip long-time nodes out of it harms it or not. I tend to think not, as the remaining families are extremely committed to being involved constantly. The high points have been named by those before me, even if it's ben 2 years
... Read more since anyone reviewed it. Test scores continue to rise. My child has been there 1.5 years now, and she loves Lacy and we love how well she interacts with the variety of students racially, socio-economically, English-proficiency, and just general aptitude. And she does not receive any favors or extraordinary attention (compared to others). Her report card, with mostly 3*'s (4 is the highest) spends more time on the person she is than how she's doing with the 3 R's. That is the testament to the school's value and parental involvement Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/30/09
Lacy Elementary is a wonderful school. The principal knows every kid by name and is very warm and welcoming, regardless of socio-economic status. Thanks to the fabulous, caring teachers, my son went from not being able to read at all at the beginning of 1st grade, to being a book worm now! Fall Festival,
... Read more Lacy family picnic, the book fair and the math/science night are all great fun. My children love Lacy, and they are receiving a quality education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/16/06
I don't have a large income, though our family is comfortable, and I do not feel marginalized. Many of us are working mothers. My children's friends come from a variety of backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. There certainly are wealthy parents at this school, but they put their money into the school
... Read more making it an exemplary environment for everyone. Parents and staff take great care to tend to the needs of every child, particularly those with a language barrier or financial needs. I particularly appreciate the principal's emphasis on moving ahead and not resting on any accomplishment laurels - she often introduces new and better curriculum and standards. Health, well-being, and good character traits are promoted alongside reading, writing and math. AG classes, Special Education assistance, hearing-impaired aids, and speech instruction are wonderful bonuses. The staff are happy and motivated, and that rubs off on the students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/06
Lacy is warm and welcoming if you're living in a high dollar neighborhood and have a large income. Otherwise you feel marginalized. The principal and teachers are great, but some, not all, of the parents are very country club. Glad my kid has moved on.
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Posted by a parent on 08/27/06
My son was blessed by spending four years at Lacy. I strongly believe that every school is a reflection of its principal, and Lacy's principal, and administration altogether, is the best one could desire for the school. Lacy has very strong academics, and Lacy had the best AG and science programs, and
... Read more best field trips. It is a true magnet, although formally it does not have this status. Excellent extracurricular activities, and strong parents' involvement. Discipline was great, and every single teacher my son worked with was wonderful and committed. We had great experience with Lacy chorus led by enthusiastic music teacher. My son and his friends who also graduated from Lacy attended 2005 Lacy's Fall Festival (well, it's Halloween), and are going to go there agian this fall. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/03/06
Lacy is warm and friendly. Parents are welcome participants - the school has a true partnership between staff, teachers and home. The principal is creative in staffing and changes each year depending on the schools and students needs. My children recieve an excellent education in a warm, caring environment!
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Posted by a parent on 08/23/05
Lacy is a fantastic 'traditional' school with a dynamic principal and dedicated staff. Lacy parents, many who can easily afford private school tuition, demand and expect the best for their students. Lacy delivers. The percentage of AG students in the upper grades approximates 60% and school leadership
... Read more steps up to meet the needs of these students, even though Lacy is not an AG magnet. Principal is very committed to Baldridge, 'Quality', and 'Continuous Improvement.' Parent involvement and support is second to none-even having started and funded a non-profit foundation to provide additional resources for the school. School culture is happy and focused on meeting the needs of all students, staff, and parents. State testing growth measures - Lacy regularly meets High Growth, has met AYP, and over 90% of its students are at or above grade level, even with a handful of Special Ed classrooms. Lacy does 'the talking and the walking!' Read less
* In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
Student enrollment:
722
Students per teacher:
11
Full-time teachers:
68
Number of classrooms:
33
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Raleigh schools — Lacy Elementary School is located at 1820 Ridge Rd, Raleigh NC 27607. 1820 Ridge Rd is in the Southwest Raleigh neighborhood and 27607 ZIP code in Raleigh, NC The school district for Lacy Elementary School is the Wake County School District. Lacy Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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