Enrollment
896
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370472003624
Apex Friendship Elementary — Apex, NC
Federal NCES profile for Apex Friendship Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 44
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-15% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Apex Friendship Elementary reports 896 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 56.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 5.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 92% below the North Carolina average and 90% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wake County Schools spends $14,074 per pupil district-wide, above the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.9% from local sources (property taxes), 54.5% from the state, and 16.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Apex Friendship Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 15% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.1% | ▼ 92% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 896 | top 87% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
5.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 92% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 33% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,074
per pupil, district-wide
— above North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 896 Top 87% in North Carolina — larger than 13% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 56.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 5.1% -92% vs state
NCES ID 370472003624
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wake County Schools, which includes Apex Friendship Elementary.
$14,074
Per student
+8%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
Similar other schools in Apex
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869 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
White Oak Elementary
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Apex, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apex Friendship Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Apex Friendship Elementary is 14:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Apex, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apex Friendship Elementary?
Apex Friendship Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.