- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holly Springs, NC
Buckhorn Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Buckhorn Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370472003473
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckhorn Creek Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Holly Springs · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Buckhorn Creek Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckhorn Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Holly Springs, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472003473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+109 students YoY
Buckhorn Creek Elementary grew from 761 students in 2022-23 to 870 in 2023-24 (+14.3%).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 61.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+109 students YoY 370472003473 · Holly Springs, NC Other · MID · TRAD
905 enr · 16.5:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Buckhorn Creek Elementary grew from 761 students in 2022-23 to 870 in 2023-24 (+14.3%). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 61.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Buckhorn Creek 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 905
Buckhorn Creek Elementary
905 students
What this shows Buckhorn Creek Elementary reports 905 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckhorn Creek Elementary compares
Buckhorn Creek Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 66% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 905 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
905
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
Asian 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Buckhorn Creek 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 Buckhorn Creek 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 | Similar 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 Buckhorn Creek 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 Holly Springs
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Holly Grove Elementary
Standard public school
889 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Holly Springs Elementary
Standard public school
751 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Holly Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Southern Wake Academy
Standard public school
534 students 10.9:1 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 (~905 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buckhorn Creek Elementary
How many students attend Buckhorn Creek Elementary?
Buckhorn Creek Elementary has 905 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holly Springs, NC. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 870 (2023-24), up 109.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckhorn Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckhorn Creek Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buckhorn Creek Elementary?
22.2% of students at Buckhorn Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckhorn Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Buckhorn Creek Elementary is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Holly Springs, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckhorn Creek Elementary?
Buckhorn Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Buckhorn Creek Elementary rank among schools in Holly Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckhorn Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Holly Springs, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holly Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Buckhorn Creek 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.