Buckhorn Creek Elementary

5651 Honeycutt Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540

www.wcpss.net/buckhorncreekes

905 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Buckhorn Creek Elementary School, located in the growing community of Holly Springs, North Carolina, is a part of the Wake County Public School System. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a supportive academic environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. Known for its modern facilities and active parent-teacher involvement, the school focuses on building a strong sense of community while preparing students for the transition to middle school.

Academically, Buckhorn Creek offers a comprehensive curriculum aligned with North Carolina state standards, with a focus on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school typically provides various extracurricular opportunities and programs that encourage student engagement in the arts, physical education, and technology. As part of a highly regarded school district, Buckhorn Creek benefits from professional educators committed to personalized learning strategies that aim to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

905

Total Students

63.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buckhorn Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	443
Hispanic	125
Black	109
Asian	171
Two or More	53
American Indian	4

White
443 (49.0%)
Asian
171 (18.9%)
Hispanic
125 (13.8%)
Black
109 (12.0%)
Two or More
53 (5.9%)
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)694-8970
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/buckhorncreekes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	905
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 28

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 166

Grade 3 162

Grade 4 146

Grade 5 150

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Buckhorn Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	126
Grade 1	127
Grade 2	166
Grade 3	162
Grade 4	146
Grade 5	150

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Buckhorn Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	423	46.7%
Male	482	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)