Enrollment
2,617
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370048403629 Charter school
Wake Preparatory Academy — Wake Forest, NC
Federal NCES profile for Wake Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
👥 Class size 0
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: Wake Preparatory Academy · 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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1961:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
+11857% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wake Preparatory Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wake Preparatory Academy reports 2,617 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 1961:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11857% 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 12233% 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 Wake Preparatory Academy 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 | 1961:1 | ▲ 11857% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,617 | top 100% | — | — |
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
1961:1
students per teacher
— 11857% above state mean
Top 100% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Overview
Enrollment 2,617 Top 100% in North Carolina — larger than 0% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 1961:1 +11857% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370048403629
Student demographics
White 54.3%
African American 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
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Wake Forest Elementary
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Frequently asked questions about Wake Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Wake Preparatory Academy?
Wake Preparatory Academy has 2,617 students enrolled. It is a other school in Wake Forest, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wake Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wake Preparatory Academy is 1961:1, which is 11857% higher than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 12233% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wake Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wake Preparatory Academy is White at 54.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Wake Forest, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wake Preparatory Academy?
Wake Preparatory Academy 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.