- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morrisville, NC
Cedar Fork Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Fork Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370472002802
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Fork Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Morrisville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Fork Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Fork Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Morrisville, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472002802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Cedar Fork Elementary held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.3 → 55.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 370472002802 · Morrisville, NC Other · MID · TRAD
778 enr · 14.1:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Cedar Fork Elementary held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.3 → 55.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cedar Fork 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 778
Cedar Fork Elementary
778 students
What this shows Cedar Fork Elementary reports 778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Fork Elementary compares
Cedar Fork 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 78% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 66.3%
White 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Cedar Fork Elementary is less 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 Cedar Fork 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Fork 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 Morrisville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~778 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Fork Elementary
How many students attend Cedar Fork Elementary?
Cedar Fork Elementary has 778 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morrisville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 773 (2022-23) → 798 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Fork Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Fork Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Cedar Fork Elementary?
14.5% of students at Cedar Fork Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Fork Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Fork Elementary is Asian at 66.3% of enrollment, in Morrisville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Fork Elementary?
Cedar Fork Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Cedar Fork Elementary rank among schools in Morrisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Fork Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Morrisville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morrisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Cedar Fork 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.