Apex Elementary

apexes.wcpss.net/

550 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Apex Elementary School, located at 700 Tingen Road in Apex, North Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Wake County Public School System. Serving the local community in one of the state's fastest-growing towns, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment that promotes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking, Apex Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in higher grades and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the historic and vibrant Apex community, often serving as a hub for local families. Through a combination of experienced faculty, proactive parent involvement, and a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school focuses on creating inclusive classrooms where students are encouraged to explore their interests and reach their full potential. For families seeking more information on school programs, calendar updates, and enrollment procedures, the school maintains an active web presence at http://apexes.wcpss.net/.

550

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Apex Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	127
Black	49
Asian	43
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

White
303 (55.1%)
Hispanic
127 (23.1%)
Black
49 (8.9%)
Asian
43 (7.8%)
Two or More
27 (4.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)387-2150
Website:	http://apexes.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 4

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Apex Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	4
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	111
Grade 5	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Apex Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	258	46.9%
Male	292	53.1%

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