- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Apex, NC
Apex Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Apex Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370472001827
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apex Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of North Carolina schools.
- #10 of 11
- schools in Apex · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Apex Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apex Elementary ranks #10 of 11 schools in Apex, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472001827 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Apex Elementary held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 370472001827 · Apex, NC Other · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 12.2:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Apex Elementary held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Apex Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 550
Apex Elementary
550 students
What this shows Apex Elementary reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apex Elementary compares
Apex Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 61% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
African American 8.9%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Apex Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Apex Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apex Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Apex
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Olive Chapel Elementary
Standard public school
1,066 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Apex Friendship Elementary
Standard public school
896 students 16:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary
Standard public school
873 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Scotts Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
869 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
White Oak Elementary
Standard public school
843 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Salem Elementary
Standard public school
776 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Apex Elementary
How many students attend Apex Elementary?
Apex Elementary has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Apex, NC. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apex Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Apex Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 23% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apex Elementary?
25.7% of students at Apex Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apex Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Apex Elementary is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Apex, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apex Elementary?
Apex Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Apex Elementary rank among schools in Apex?
By Resource Investment Index, Apex Elementary ranks #10 of 11 schools in Apex, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Apex on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Apex Elementary, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.