Enrollment
896
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Apex, NC
Apex Friendship Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Apex Friendship Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370472003624
👥 S:T ratio 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apex Friendship Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #11 of 11
- schools in Apex · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 5.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Apex Friendship Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apex Friendship Elementary ranks #11 of 11 schools in Apex, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472003624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Apex Friendship Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Apex Friendship Elementary
Apex Friendship Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Apex, North Carolina, enrolling 896 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.1% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the North Carolina average.
Enrollment of 896 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 76 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #72, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Asian (42%) (diversity index 62/100).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Apex's public schools, it stands alongside Olive Chapel Elementary (1,066 students): Apex Friendship Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 15.9:1).
Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students) and Enloe High (2,643 students) alongside Apex Friendship Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Apex Friendship Elementary compares
Apex Friendship Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.1% | ▼ 92% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 896 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
896
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
Asian 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Apex Friendship Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wake County Schools, which includes Apex Friendship Elementary.
$11,859
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 54.5%
Federal 16.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Apex Friendship Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apex Friendship Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
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
Laurel Park Elementary
Standard public school
694 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~896 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Apex Friendship Elementary
How many students attend Apex Friendship Elementary?
Apex Friendship Elementary has 896 students enrolled. It is a public school in Apex, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apex Friendship Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Apex Friendship Elementary is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apex Friendship Elementary?
5.1% of students at Apex Friendship Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apex Friendship Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Apex Friendship Elementary is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Apex, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apex Friendship Elementary?
Apex Friendship Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Apex Friendship Elementary rank among schools in Apex?
By Resource Investment Index, Apex Friendship Elementary ranks #11 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.
Is Apex Friendship Elementary a good school?
Apex Friendship Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Apex Friendship 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.
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