About Us

Mission Statement

Wake County Public School System will provide a relevant and engaging education and will graduate students who are collaborative, creative, effective communicators and critical thinkers.

Vision Statement

The Banks Road Elementary community will foster a safe environment of success for every student through collaboration, equity, and strong relationships.

Core Beliefs

• Every student is uniquely capable and deserves to be challenged and engaged in relevant, rigorous, and meaningful learning every day
• Every student is expected to learn, grow, and succeed while we work  to eliminate the predictability of achievement based on socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity.
• Well-supported, highly effective, and dedicated principals, teachers, and staff are essential to success for all students.
• The Board of Education, Superintendent, and all staff, while sustaining best practices, will promote and support a culture of continuous improvement, risk-taking, and innovation that results in a high-performing organization focused on student achievement.
• The Board of Education, Superintendent, and all staff value a diverse school community that is inviting, respectful, inclusive, flexible, and supportive.
• The Wake County residents value a strong public school system and will partner to provide the support and resources to fully realize our shared vision, accomplish the mission, and sustain our core beliefs. 

Core Values

• Staff will honor a growth mindset and use research-based best practices to cultivate high student growth;
• Students will practice collaborating, communicating, creative problem solving, and thinking critically in a safe environment; and
• Community partnerships will be nurtured so that students and staff are supported in reaching their full potential.