- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fuquay-Varina, NC
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Herbert Akins Rd Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370472003120
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Fuquay-Varina · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Akins Rd Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Fuquay-Varina, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472003120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary held near 979 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 66.8 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 370472003120 · Fuquay-Varina, NC Other · MID · TRAD
988 enr · 15:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary held near 979 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE held 66.8 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Herbert Akins Rd 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 988
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
988 students
What this shows Herbert Akins Rd Elementary reports 988 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herbert Akins Rd Elementary compares
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 58% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 988 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
988
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
African American 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Herbert Akins Rd 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 Herbert Akins Rd 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 | Higher 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herbert Akins Rd 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 (~988 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
How many students attend Herbert Akins Rd Elementary?
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary has 988 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fuquay-Varina, NC. CCD year-over-year: 941 (2022-23) → 979 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert Akins Rd Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert Akins Rd Elementary is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herbert Akins Rd Elementary?
27.9% of students at Herbert Akins Rd Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herbert Akins Rd Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Herbert Akins Rd Elementary is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Fuquay-Varina, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herbert Akins Rd Elementary?
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Herbert Akins Rd Elementary rank among schools in Fuquay-Varina?
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Akins Rd Elementary ranks #4 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 Herbert Akins Rd 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.