Highcroft Elementary

www.wcpss.net/highcroftdrivees

698 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highcroft Drive Elementary School is a public school located in Cary, North Carolina, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Wake County Public School System, the school is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. The school utilizes a standard-aligned curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, supported by a dedicated staff committed to meeting the individual needs of every child.

Beyond its core academics, Highcroft Drive Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student well-being. The school actively encourages parental involvement through an engaged PTA and various volunteer opportunities, creating a collaborative atmosphere between home and classroom. With a focus on cultivating global citizens, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs, helping to build a well-rounded educational experience within a supportive, neighborhood-centered environment.

698

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highcroft Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	42
Black	41
Asian	355
Two or More	48
American Indian	2

Asian
355 (50.9%)
White
210 (30.1%)
Two or More
48 (6.9%)
Hispanic
42 (6.0%)
Black
41 (5.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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)460-3527
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/highcroftdrivees
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 14

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 156

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highcroft Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	111
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	119
Grade 5	156

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highcroft Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	317	45.4%
Male	381	54.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)