How do these schools compare?
| Metric | South Lakes Elementary | Willow Springs Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fuquay-Varina, NC | Willow Spring, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 774 | 826 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 14.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.4% | 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 | South Lakes Elementary | Willow Springs 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 | South Lakes Elementary | Willow Springs Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.0% | 58.8% |
| African American | 14.1% | 8.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% | 19.5% |
| Asian | 19.8% | 7.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 5.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | South Lakes Elementary | Willow Springs Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 644:1 | 306:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.6% | 23.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 27 | 1 |
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.