Enrollment
772
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fuquay-Varina Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fuquay-Varina Elementary
Fuquay-Varina Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, enrolling 772 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 772 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 352 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #133.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fuquay-Varina's public schools, it stands alongside Herbert Akins Rd Elementary (988 students): Fuquay-Varina Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 15:1).
Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students) and Enloe High (2,643 students) alongside Fuquay-Varina Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fuquay-Varina Elementary compares
Fuquay-Varina Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wake County Schools, which includes Fuquay-Varina Elementary.
$11,859
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 54.5%
Federal 16.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~772 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fuquay-Varina Elementary a good school?
Fuquay-Varina Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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