- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Apex, NC
Olive Chapel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Olive Chapel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370472002354
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olive Chapel Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Apex · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Olive Chapel Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olive Chapel Elementary ranks #4 of 11 schools in Apex, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472002354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Olive Chapel Elementary held near 986 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.3 → 70.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370472002354 · Apex, NC Other · MID · TRAD
1,066 enr · 15.9:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Olive Chapel Elementary held near 986 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.3 → 70.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Olive Chapel 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 1,066
Olive Chapel Elementary
1,066 students
What this shows Olive Chapel Elementary reports 1,066 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olive Chapel Elementary compares
Olive Chapel 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 86% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,066
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
Asian 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Olive Chapel 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 Olive Chapel 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 | Higher 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 Olive Chapel 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 Apex
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Apex Friendship Elementary
Standard public school
896 students 16:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary
Standard public school
873 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Scotts Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
869 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
White Oak Elementary
Standard public school
843 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Salem Elementary
Standard public school
776 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Laurel Park Elementary
Standard public school
694 students 12.6:1 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 (~1,066 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olive Chapel Elementary
How many students attend Olive Chapel Elementary?
Olive Chapel Elementary has 1,066 students enrolled. It is a public school in Apex, NC. CCD year-over-year: 982 (2022-23) → 986 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olive Chapel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Olive Chapel Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olive Chapel Elementary?
9.0% of students at Olive Chapel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olive Chapel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Olive Chapel Elementary is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Apex, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olive Chapel Elementary?
Olive Chapel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Olive Chapel Elementary rank among schools in Apex?
By Resource Investment Index, Olive Chapel Elementary ranks #4 of 11 schools in Apex, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Apex on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Olive Chapel 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.