- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wake Forest, NC
Richland Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Richland Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370472003238
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland Creek Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Wake Forest · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland Creek Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Wake Forest, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472003238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Richland Creek Elementary grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE held 38.5 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 370472003238 · Wake Forest, NC Other · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 14.7:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Richland Creek Elementary grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE held 38.5 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Richland Creek 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 558
Richland Creek Elementary
558 students
What this shows Richland Creek Elementary reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richland Creek Elementary compares
Richland Creek 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 44% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 558 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.1%
African American 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Richland Creek 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 Richland Creek 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 | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland Creek 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 Wake Forest
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wake Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
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Franklin Academy
Standard public school
1,660 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
Standard public school
752 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary
Standard public school
634 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Jones Dairy Elementary
Standard public school
627 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Wake Forest Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 14.3:1 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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richland Creek Elementary
How many students attend Richland Creek Elementary?
Richland Creek Elementary has 558 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wake Forest, NC. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Creek Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Richland Creek Elementary?
37.2% of students at Richland Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Richland Creek Elementary is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Wake Forest, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland Creek Elementary?
Richland Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Richland Creek Elementary rank among schools in Wake Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Wake Forest, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wake Forest on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Richland Creek 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.