Olive Chapel Elementary

www.wcpss.net/olivechapeles

1,066 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Olive Chapel Elementary School, located in Apex, North Carolina, is a part of the Wake County Public School System, the largest school district in the state. Situated in a rapidly growing suburban area, the school serves a diverse community and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. As a traditional elementary school, it offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while integrating technology and creative learning opportunities to prepare students for success in a modern environment.

The school is known for fostering a supportive, collaborative culture that prioritizes both the social-emotional well-being and the academic growth of its students. With a strong emphasis on community involvement, Olive Chapel Elementary benefits from active parent participation and a variety of extracurricular programs that enrich the educational experience. By focusing on a holistic approach to learning, the school aims to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment that meets the needs of its diverse student population.

1,066

Total Students

71.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olive Chapel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	551
Hispanic	95
Black	61
Asian	323
Two or More	26
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

White
551 (51.7%)
Asian
323 (30.3%)
Hispanic
95 (8.9%)
Black
61 (5.7%)
Two or More
26 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

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)387-4440
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/olivechapeles
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,066
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 6

Kindergarten 174

Grade 1 177

Grade 2 172

Grade 3 190

Grade 4 168

Grade 5 179

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Olive Chapel Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	174
Grade 1	177
Grade 2	172
Grade 3	190
Grade 4	168
Grade 5	179

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Olive Chapel Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	526	49.3%
Male	540	50.7%

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