Harris Creek Elementary

www.wcpss.net/harriscreekes

827 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harris Creek Elementary School, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school serves students in prekindergarten through fifth grade and is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. Its curriculum focuses on core academic standards while emphasizing critical thinking, social-emotional development, and the integration of technology to prepare students for future academic success.

As a member of the WCPSS district, Harris Creek benefits from the resources and standardized educational frameworks of North Carolina's largest school system. The school places a high priority on community engagement and parental involvement, aiming to build strong partnerships between families and educators. With its commitment to high expectations and a student-centered approach, Harris Creek strives to cultivate a safe and dynamic atmosphere where children can grow both academically and personally.

827

Total Students

65.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harris Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	178
Black	293
Asian	60
Two or More	57
American Indian	1

Black
293 (35.4%)
White
238 (28.8%)
Hispanic
178 (21.5%)
Asian
60 (7.3%)
Two or More
57 (6.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)217-5100
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/harriscreekes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	827
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	392
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 25

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 155

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 148

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harris Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	115
Grade 1	127
Grade 2	120
Grade 3	155
Grade 4	137
Grade 5	148

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harris Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	421	50.9%
Male	406	49.1%

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