- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holly Springs, NC
Holly Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Holly Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370472002035
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holly Springs Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Holly Springs · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Holly Springs Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Springs Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Holly Springs, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472002035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Holly Springs Elementary held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.8 → 62.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 370472002035 · Holly Springs, NC Other · MID · TRAD
751 enr · 12.5:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Holly Springs Elementary held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.8 → 62.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Holly Springs 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 751
Holly Springs Elementary
751 students
What this shows Holly Springs Elementary reports 751 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holly Springs Elementary compares
Holly Springs 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 77% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 751 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
751
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
African American 9.3%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 7.9%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Holly Springs 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 Holly Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holly Springs 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 Holly Springs
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Buckhorn Creek Elementary
Standard public school
905 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Holly Grove Elementary
Standard public school
889 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Holly Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Southern Wake Academy
Standard public school
534 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~751 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holly Springs Elementary
How many students attend Holly Springs Elementary?
Holly Springs Elementary has 751 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holly Springs, NC. CCD year-over-year: 907 (2022-23) → 907 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% 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 Holly Springs Elementary?
15.1% of students at Holly Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holly Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Holly Springs Elementary is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Holly Springs, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holly Springs Elementary?
Holly Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Holly Springs Elementary rank among schools in Holly Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Springs Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Holly Springs, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holly Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Holly Springs 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.