About Us

About Knightdale Elementary 

Knightdale Elementary is a vibrant community where students, educators, and families work together to ensure every child thrives. Located in the heart of downtown Knightdale, our school has a long-standing tradition of serving and supporting our community.

We are committed to creating an environment where every student is challenged, supported, and truly known. Through meaningful learning experiences and strong relationships, we develop confident learners and future leaders.

What Makes Us Different

High expectations and strong relationships are at the core of everything we do. Our classrooms are student-centered, with learners actively engaged in discussion, collaboration, and problem-solving. We believe every child can succeed. We are intentional about creating opportunities for students to think deeply, take ownership of their learning, and grow every day.

Our Mission

Knightdale Elementary inspires every student to reach their fullest potential through a foundation of academic excellence, character, and curiosity. We develop confident problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and effective communicators.

Our Vision

We envision strong partnerships among families, students, staff, and the community built on open communication and shared goals. Together, we ensure students are challenged to create high-quality work and prepared to contribute to a better world.

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Three Dimensions of Student Achievement

Our approach is grounded in three dimensions: Mastery of Knowledge and Skills, Character, and High-Quality Work.

Students engage in rigorous learning that builds deep understanding and real-world application. They develop strong character through empathy, responsibility, and perseverance. They also create high-quality work that reflects their best thinking, effort, and pride.

CREW Values

Knightdale Elementary is a community of students, educators, and families working together to build a strong, values-driven school culture. Our shared values create the foundation for students to grow academically and personally, and to reach their full potential as learners and leaders. These values are our non-negotiables - what we expect, model, and celebrate every day.

Knightdale is built on four pillars: 

Character     Respect      Excellence      Work-Ethic

These pillars guide everything we do and shape the way we teach, learn, and lead. Excellence is not about perfection - it’s about striving to do our best, every day, in every way!