Enrollment
1,080
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 370048203619 Charter school
The Math and Science Academy of Apex — Apex, NC
Federal NCES profile for The Math and Science Academy of Apex, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: The Math and Science Academy of Apex · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.3:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
+97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Math and Science Academy of Apex compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Math and Science Academy of Apex reports 1,080 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 32.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 97% above the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 103% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Math and Science Academy of Apex compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.3:1 | ▲ 97% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,080 | top 92% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
32.3:1
students per teacher
— 97% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Overview
Enrollment 1,080 Top 92% in North Carolina — larger than 8% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 32.3:1 +97% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370048203619
Student demographics
Asian 62.1%
White 20.6%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Asian at 62.1% of enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions about The Math and Science Academy of Apex
How many students attend The Math and Science Academy of Apex?
The Math and Science Academy of Apex has 1,080 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Apex, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Math and Science Academy of Apex?
The student-teacher ratio at The Math and Science Academy of Apex is 32.3:1, which is 97% higher than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 103% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Math and Science Academy of Apex?
The largest demographic group at The Math and Science Academy of Apex is Asian at 62.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Apex, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Math and Science Academy of Apex?
The Math and Science Academy of Apex has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.