- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zebulon, NC
Zebulon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Zebulon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370472001912
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zebulon Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Zebulon · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Zebulon Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zebulon Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Zebulon, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472001912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Zebulon Elementary grew from 561 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 46.5 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 370472001912 · Zebulon, NC Other · MID · TRAD
693 enr · 15.1:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Zebulon Elementary grew from 561 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE held 46.5 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Zebulon 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 693
Zebulon Elementary
693 students
What this shows Zebulon Elementary reports 693 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zebulon Elementary compares
Zebulon 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 5% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
White 15.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Zebulon 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 Zebulon 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zebulon 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 Zebulon
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~693 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zebulon Elementary
How many students attend Zebulon Elementary?
Zebulon Elementary has 693 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zebulon, NC. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zebulon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Zebulon Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Zebulon Elementary?
69.3% of students at Zebulon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zebulon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Zebulon Elementary is African American at 46.6% of enrollment, in Zebulon, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zebulon Elementary?
Zebulon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Zebulon Elementary rank among schools in Zebulon?
By Resource Investment Index, Zebulon Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Zebulon, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Zebulon on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Zebulon 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.