How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Middle Creek Elementary | West Lake Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Apex, NC | Apex, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 636 | 581 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 15:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.1% | 29.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Middle Creek Elementary | West Lake Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,691 | $11,691 |
| District | Wake County Public School System | Wake County Public School System |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Middle Creek Elementary | West Lake Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.3% | 63.5% |
| African American | 11.3% | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% | 20.1% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 5.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Middle Creek Elementary | West Lake Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 324:1 | 303:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.7% | 20.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.