How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Peak Charter Academy | Salem Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Apex, NC | Apex, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 651 | 776 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 13.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.2% | 24.5% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Peak Charter Academy | Salem Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,013 | $11,691 |
| District | Peak Charter Academy | Wake County Public School System |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Peak Charter Academy | Salem Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32.1% | 49.4% |
| African American | 8.4% | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% | 16.4% |
| Asian | 43.2% | 25.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.2% | 2.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Peak Charter Academy | Salem Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 478:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.4% | 15.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 25 |
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.