- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fuquay-Varina, NC
Fuquay-Varina Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fuquay-Varina Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370472001859
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fuquay-Varina Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Fuquay-Varina · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fuquay-Varina Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fuquay-Varina Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Fuquay-Varina, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472001859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+91 students YoY
Fuquay-Varina Elementary grew from 631 students in 2022-23 to 722 in 2023-24 (+14.4%).
Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+91 students YoY 370472001859 · Fuquay-Varina, NC Other · MID · TRAD
772 enr · 18:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Fuquay-Varina Elementary grew from 631 students in 2022-23 to 722 in 2023-24 (+14.4%). Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fuquay-Varina 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 772
Fuquay-Varina Elementary
772 students
What this shows Fuquay-Varina Elementary reports 772 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fuquay-Varina Elementary compares
Fuquay-Varina 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
African American 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Asian 13.0%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Fuquay-Varina 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 Fuquay-Varina 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fuquay-Varina 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 Fuquay-Varina
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 (~772 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fuquay-Varina Elementary
How many students attend Fuquay-Varina Elementary?
Fuquay-Varina Elementary has 772 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fuquay-Varina, NC. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 722 (2023-24), up 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fuquay-Varina Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fuquay-Varina Elementary is 18:1, which is 14% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fuquay-Varina Elementary?
33.8% of students at Fuquay-Varina Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fuquay-Varina Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fuquay-Varina Elementary is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Fuquay-Varina, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fuquay-Varina Elementary?
Fuquay-Varina Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Fuquay-Varina Elementary rank among schools in Fuquay-Varina?
By Resource Investment Index, Fuquay-Varina Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Fuquay-Varina, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fuquay-Varina on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Fuquay-Varina 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.