Brier Creek Elementary

9801 Brier Creek Parkway
Raleigh, NC 27617

www.wcpss.net/briercreekes

642 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brier Creek Elementary School, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), which is the largest school district in the state. Situated in the bustling Brier Creek area, the school serves a diverse student body and is known for being a focal point within its growing suburban community. The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to foster foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology to support modern learning objectives.

Beyond academics, Brier Creek Elementary places a strong emphasis on cultivating a supportive and inclusive school culture. The school typically encourages active parental involvement through its PTA and various volunteer initiatives, viewing the partnership between home and school as essential to student success. With a focus on social-emotional development and community engagement, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

642

Total Students

47.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brier Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	138
Black	299
Asian	36
Two or More	20
American Indian	3

Black
299 (46.6%)
White
146 (22.7%)
Hispanic
138 (21.5%)
Asian
36 (5.6%)
Two or More
20 (3.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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)484-4747
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/briercreekes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	389
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 18

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 115