Lead Mine Elementary

8301 Old Lead Mine Road

School District

Wake County
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 16, 2019

This school will fail your children never have I been refused IEP testing for my child who has ample documentation of a learning disability and grades far below grade level since she started kindergarten they rather not inconvenience themselves with getting the IEP testing they would rather just push your failing child into grade levels they are not ready to be in because of their age and size
Submitted by parent on January 11, 2019

Outstanding. Aside from all the great comments about specific things above, Lead Mine is like a family. A family that always wants to do its absolute best to improve. From a staff member who pioneered a Writing Contest, to a parent who built a birthday book club (every child gets a book on their birthday), to the many tireless volunteers of the PTA, and the beautiful art and music projects from the specialists, there is always something new happening at Lead Mine. And everyone is always smiling - it's a happy and warm place to send your kids each day.
Submitted by other on March 10, 2017

Our family loves Lead Mine Elementary. The teachers are outstanding for every grade my daughter has been in so far. The principal is really involved with day to day activities. I wouldn't have my daughters attend any other school!
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2013

Lead mine is an awesome school! Great teachers and principal. Many active parents. Extra programs and activities for students.
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2013

We have been very happy with Lead Mine. The teachers are wonderful and so is the rest of the staff. Many opportunities for the children.
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2013

Excellent teachers and staff, Great "extra" activities and programs, and a good atmosphere with a lot of parent involement.
Submitted by other on December 21, 2012

As a 5th grade student I like this school a lot. The teachers are fun and nice and it's not just doing worksheet after worksheet. You learn things, take notes, and work with your group and alone. The academically gifted programs are great too. They challenge you and make you think in new ways. There is a teachers assistant with us most of the time helping when you don't get things. There are extra activities like band, yearbook, safety patrol, etc. open to 5th and some of them open to 4th graders. The few downsides are the music classes which most of the students in my class find boring because of the songs we play and the xylophones or recorders we ALWAYS play them on. The after-school care program seems to be some of the kids getting told to be quiet almost as much as the older kids do homework, all of us go outside, and we eat snack. As someone with food allergies I think they reward you with candy and food for being good way too much. They could give out pencils or cool erasers of things like that but instead they give you candy. They do try to find candy and food items you can eat though.
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2012

My seven-year-old, second grade daughter has a wonderful teacher, who differentiates for the students based on their academic needs. The teacher is also very flexible, approachable, and has a good sense of humor. The same can be said for the principal and his support staff. My daughter is being challenged in all academic areas as well as in her special classes, such as physical education, art, and music. She is also expanding her media and technology skills. Her homework load is manageable, and she participates on the school's jump rope team one morning a week before school. Lead Mine Elementary is a great place for my child!