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Apex Elementary

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Apex Elementary is a public elementary school located in Apex, North Carolina, serving around 630 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Wake County Schools district, which is ranked 59th out of 242 districts in the state and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Apex Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in North Carolina, receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming state and district averages in mathematics, reading, and science. The school's Asian student population, in particular, ranks 16th out of 130 elementary schools in the state. However, the performance of the school's African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status student populations is more mixed, with some subgroups ranking in the bottom half of North Carolina elementary schools. Apex Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools.

While Apex Elementary's overall academic performance is strong, the school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, is more mixed and lags behind the state and district averages. This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of these subgroups to ensure equitable educational outcomes. Additionally, the increasing percentage of students from low-income households at Apex Elementary is an important trend to monitor, as research has shown that students from low-income backgrounds often face additional challenges that can impact their academic performance. Nearby schools like Laurel Park Elementary and Scotts Ridge Elementary have even stronger academic performance, ranking among the top 100 elementary schools in North Carolina.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 700 Tingen Road
       Apex, NC  27502

(919) 387-2150

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
211th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,307 Help


Students who attend Apex Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Apex Middle
High:    Holly Springs High
    Wake Early College of Health and Science
    Wake STEM Early College High School
    Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  630

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.5%
Hispanic:
20.8%
African American:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Apex Elementary ranks better than 86% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 34th among 115 ranked elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.5%), Hispanic (20.8%), African American (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Apex Elementary is 13.7. 75 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Apex Elementary is $9,307. 90 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Apex Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Apex Elementary 211th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Apex Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wake County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wake County Schools 59th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Apex Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Apex Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 85.09 107th 1276 91.6%
2007 83.99 101st 1293 92.2%
2008 81.73 157th 1324 88.1%
2009 78.59 235th 1354 82.6%
2010 77.22 255th 1363 81.3%
2011 84.09 138th 1381 90.0%
2012 81.37 180th 1388 87.0%
2013 84.40 167th 1403 88.1%
2014 87.96 127th 1390 90.9%
2015 78.64 263rd 1440 81.7%
2016 79.23 242nd 1425 83.0%
2017 75.16 321st 1429 77.5%
2018 78.04 258th 1434 82.0%
2019 82.80 199th 1473 86.5%
2021 71.56 378th 1489 74.6%
2022 76.17 311th 1514 79.5%
2023 78.22 270th 1502 82.0%
2024 82.48 211th 1505 86.0%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Apex Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.53 246th 421 41.6%
2019 34.46 353rd 497 29.0%
2022 53.34 165th 485 66.0%
2024 61.75 133rd 533 75.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Apex Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.79 513th 801 36.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Apex Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.86 1045th 1332 21.5%
2019 50.11 673rd 1361 50.6%
2021 63.49 361st 1329 72.8%
2022 53.88 584th 1366 57.2%
2023 46.68 774th 1437 46.1%
2024 48.17 749th 1450 48.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Apex Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.96 259th 1405 81.6%
2019 83.53 161st 1424 88.7%
2021 69.63 372nd 1440 74.2%
2022 74.50 309th 1458 78.8%
2023 73.91 319th 1459 78.1%
2024 76.59 263rd 1455 81.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Apex Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.09 210th 612 65.7%
2021 21.38 453rd 494 8.3%
2022 51.50 344th 500 31.2%
2023 62.23 231st 582 60.3%
2024 60.57 299th 669 55.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Apex Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.14 274th 1413 80.6%
2019 79.35 227th 1430 84.1%
2021 69.48 394th 1444 72.7%
2022 74.33 318th 1464 78.3%
2023 80.31 220th 1461 84.9%
2024 84.93 159th 1464 89.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Apex Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.38 16th 130 87.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Apex Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.07 179th 927 80.7%
2019 79.05 114th 949 88.0%
2022 52.11 380th 927 59.0%
2023 68.42 223rd 933 76.1%
2024 44.83 497th 924 46.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Apex Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.41 553rd 851 35.0%
2019 39.25 554th 865 36.0%
2021 61.23 249th 843 70.5%
2022 49.60 410th 893 54.1%
2023 58.13 319th 915 65.1%
2024 58.73 333rd 951 65.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Apex Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.88 179th 1178 84.8%
2019 85.70 104th 1183 91.2%
2021 62.54 410th 1172 65.0%
2022 74.50 264th 1194 77.9%
2023 71.14 305th 1183 74.2%
2024 80.74 187th 1166 84.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Apex Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 551 106 4 0 6 n/a n/a 0 667
1989 605 109 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1990 567 151 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 730
1991 640 144 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1992 696 170 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 881
1993 769 175 13 3 2 n/a n/a 0 962
1994 868 168 19 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1064
1995 937 154 29 11 2 n/a n/a 0 1133
1996 937 154 29 11 2 n/a n/a 0 1133
1997 964 120 36 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1135
1998 864 94 32 16 1 n/a n/a 0 1007
1999 886 93 31 20 3 n/a n/a 0 1033
2000 912 150 38 16 4 n/a n/a 0 1120
2001 825 134 41 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1016
2002 488 142 17 21 3 n/a n/a 0 671
2003 488 142 17 21 3 n/a n/a 0 671
2004 467 129 16 41 2 n/a n/a 0 655
2005 436 139 13 58 1 n/a n/a 0 647
2006 430 155 11 62 3 n/a n/a 0 661
2007 401 122 14 71 0 n/a n/a 30 638
2008 395 141 17 68 1 n/a n/a 38 660
2009 435 161 21 87 1 n/a n/a 0 705
2010 399 122 18 111 1 n/a n/a 0 651
2011 391 94 16 135 2 0 32 0 670
2012 391 98 18 138 3 0 36 0 684
2013 374 106 19 139 3 0 41 0 682
2014 402 83 23 134 1 0 35 0 678
2015 403 90 23 136 1 0 28 0 681
2016 389 77 24 118 2 0 28 0 638
2017 389 81 33 114 1 0 27 0 645
2018 364 76 45 118 0 0 24 0 627
2019 370 80 47 115 1 1 21 0 635
2020 387 87 51 107 2 2 17 0 653
2021 391 78 46 110 1 2 19 0 647
2022 367 86 58 123 2 4 19 0 659
2023 331 74 60 131 1 3 30 0 630

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Apex Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 667 38.0 17.5 8.8
1989 731 38.0 19.2 12
1990 730 33.0 22.1 9.9
1991 797 46.0 17.3 9
1992 881 46.0 19.1 8.6
1993 962 56.0 17.2 9.6
1994 1064 62.0 17.2 9.4
1995 1133 65.0 17.4 9.4
1996 1133 65.0 17.4 9.4
1997 1135 66.0 17.2 8.6
1998 1007 64.0 15.7 8.4
1999 1033 60.0 17.2 7.6
2000 1120 60.0 18.7 9.6
2001 1016 60.0 16.9 16.4
2002 671 48.0 14.0 22.7
2003 671 48.0 14.0 22.7
2004 655 48.0 13.6 25.6
2005 647 42.0 15.4 32.5
2006 661 47.0 14.1 30.9
2007 638 n/a n/a 30.8
2008 660 41.6 15.9 n/a
2009 705 43.0 16.4 n/a
2010 651 38.3 16.9 32.1
2011 670 40.0 16.7 34
2012 684 43.0 15.9 32.7
2013 682 38.5 17.7 36.1
2014 678 43.2 15.6 32.6
2015 681 44.0 15.4 34.5
2016 638 39.0 16.3 29
2017 645 39.3 16.4 29.5
2018 627 39.0 16.0 29.3
2019 635 39.4 16.1 26.6
2020 653 42.3 15.4 26.8
2021 647 44.5 14.5 24.7
2022 659 46.5 14.1 18.4
2023 630 45.8 13.7 30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Apex Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 667 38.0 17.5 8.8
1989 731 38.0 19.2 12
1990 730 33.0 22.1 9.9
1991 797 46.0 17.3 9
1992 881 46.0 19.1 8.6
1993 962 56.0 17.2 9.6
1994 1064 62.0 17.2 9.4
1995 1133 65.0 17.4 9.4
1996 1133 65.0 17.4 9.4
1997 1135 66.0 17.2 8.6
1998 1007 64.0 15.7 8.4
1999 1033 60.0 17.2 7.6
2000 1120 60.0 18.7 9.6
2001 1016 60.0 16.9 16.4
2002 671 48.0 14.0 22.7
2003 671 48.0 14.0 22.7
2004 655 48.0 13.6 25.6
2005 647 42.0 15.4 32.5
2006 661 47.0 14.1 30.9
2007 638 n/a n/a 30.8
2008 660 41.6 15.9 n/a
2009 705 43.0 16.4 n/a
2010 651 38.3 16.9 32.1
2011 670 40.0 16.7 34
2012 684 43.0 15.9 32.7
2013 682 38.5 17.7 36.1
2014 678 43.2 15.6 32.6
2015 681 44.0 15.4 34.5
2016 638 39.0 16.3 29
2017 645 39.3 16.4 29.5
2018 627 39.0 16.0 29.3
2019 635 39.4 16.1 26.6
2020 653 42.3 15.4 26.8
2021 647 44.5 14.5 24.7
2022 659 46.5 14.1 18.4
2023 630 45.8 13.7 30.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Apex Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $376 (4.0%) $8,931 (96.0%) $9,307

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Apex Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 199th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 270th of 1502 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Apex Elementary)86.978.5
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)69.467.4
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Apex Elementary)82.265.4
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)6658.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Apex Elementary)65.375.2
 9.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6565
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Apex Elementary)74.375.2
 0.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)63.265.7
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Apex Elementary)74.364.4
 9.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6665.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Apex Elementary)69.556.4
 13.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)60.659.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Apex Elementary)81.767.3
 14.4%
   5th Grade Science (Wake County Schools)71.370.6
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students635630
 0.8%
African American8074
 7.5%
American Indian11
Asian4760
 27.7%
Hispanic115131
 13.9%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White370331
 10.5%
Two or More Races2130
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.6%30.2%
 3.5%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 630 students attended Apex Elementary.

Students at Apex Elementary are 53% White, 21% Hispanic, 12% African American, 10% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Apex Elementary ranks 211th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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