Apex Friendship Elementary

Summary:

Apex Friendship Elementary is a public elementary school in Apex, North Carolina, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Wake County Schools district. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms its peers in the district and the state, ranking among the top 2.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina.

Apex Friendship Elementary's academic performance is truly exceptional, with 5th-grade students achieving 91.3% proficiency in mathematics, far surpassing the district and state averages. The school's 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and its ranking of 35th out of 1,505 elementary schools in the state further demonstrate its academic excellence. Notably, the school's performance is particularly strong for female and Hispanic students, ranking 27th and 18th, respectively, out of all elementary schools in North Carolina.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Salem Elementary, Turner Creek Elementary, Oakview Elementary, and Baucom Elementary, Apex Friendship Elementary consistently outperforms them in both academic proficiency and statewide rankings. The school's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high socioeconomic status, may be a contributing factor to its exceptional performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7901 Humie Olive Road
Apex, NC 27502

(919) 694-8454

District: Wake County Schools

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

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 782

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.5%

Asian:

32.4%

Hispanic:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Apex Friendship Elementary ranks better than 97.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.95. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Apex Friendship Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Apex Friendship Elementary 35^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Apex Friendship Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wake County Schools:

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

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Rank History for all students at Apex Friendship Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	95.95	35^th	1505	97.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Apex Friendship Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	70.60	130^th	801	83.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Apex Friendship Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	95.83	27^th	1455	98.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Apex Friendship Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.99	66^th	669	90.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Apex Friendship Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	94.58	42^nd	1464	97.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Apex Friendship Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	70.81	40^th	130	69.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Apex Friendship Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	95.95	18^th	951	98.1%

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Rank History for White students at Apex Friendship Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	86.33	104^th	1166	91.1%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Apex Friendship Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	395	45	253	63	5	0	21	0	782

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 Friendship Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	782	56.0	13.9	5.9

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 Friendship Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	782	56.0	13.9	5.9

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.

Schools Near Apex Friendship Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Apex Friendship Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7901 Humie Olive Road	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 694-8454	782	56	13.9	5.9%	395 (50.5%)	45 (5.8%)	63 (8.1%)	253 (32.4%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.7%)	96	35^th of 1505 public elementary schools	97.7%					(n/a)	86.4	86.9	91.3				81.4	85.5	84.6				89.9
Scotts Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6601 Apex Barbecue Rd	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 694-0300	766	55	14.0	8.0%	572 (74.7%)	12 (1.6%)	51 (6.7%)	92 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.1%)	97	23^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	98.5%		94.6	46^th of 1502 public elementary schools	96.9%	23	93.8	85.5	93.1				84.8	83.3	84.5				93.9		$8,607	$341	$8,266
Olive Chapel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1751 Olive Chapel Road	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 387-4440	982	67	14.5	10.2%	551 (56.1%)	60 (6.1%)	80 (8.1%)	263 (26.8%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	24 (2.4%)	96.4	28^th of 1505 public elementary schools	98.1%		94.2	56^th of 1502 public elementary schools	96.3%	28	96.7	88.6	89.7				86.7	85.5	79.4				87.5		$9,289	$359	$8,930
The Math and Science Academy of Apex	Public, Charter	K-6	3501 Dropseed Dr.	Apex	27502	Wake County	The Math and Science Academy of Apex	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 335-0262	613	19	32.1		128 (20.9%)	35 (5.7%)	20 (3.3%)	415 (67.7%)	14 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	97	19^th of 1505 public elementary schools	98.7%					(n/a)	94.2	86.3	87.6	90.7			83.7	85.3	90.5	84.3			92.4
Apex Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	700 Tingen Road	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 387-2150	630	46	13.7	30.2%	331 (52.5%)	74 (11.7%)	131 (20.8%)	60 (9.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	30 (4.8%)	82.5	211^th of 1505 public elementary schools	86.0%		78.2	270^th of 1502 public elementary schools	82.0%	59	83.3	66.0	75.0				71.9	62.7	66.3				76.9		$9,307	$377	$8,931
Oakview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11500 Holly Springs New Hill R	Apex	27539	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 694-8885	949	64	14.7	15.7%	649 (68.4%)	67 (7.1%)	90 (9.5%)	92 (9.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (5.1%)	89.4	121^st of 1505 public elementary schools	92.0%		88.7	129^th of 1502 public elementary schools	91.4%	8	73.1	79.9	76.5				71.2	77.4	77.0				89.5		$8,808	$362	$8,446
Peak Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1601 Orchard Villas Ave	Apex	27502	Wake County	Peak Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 377-1552	767	33	22.9	12.6%	262 (34.2%)	51 (6.6%)	67 (8.7%)	308 (40.2%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (9.8%)	92.9	72^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	95.2%		93.6	64^th of 1502 public elementary schools	95.7%	8	92.7	86.0	79.5	84.5	82.1	87.5	82.9	74.4	65.1	84.5	89.3	83.8	86.7	95.0
Baucom Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Hunter St	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 387-2168	506	39	12.8	26.9%	314 (62.1%)	56 (11.1%)	79 (15.6%)	35 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	19 (3.8%)	91.4	96^th of 1505 public elementary schools	93.6%		93.1	76^th of 1502 public elementary schools	94.9%	20	85.2	87.7	77.9				71.3	77.4	71.8				86.3		$9,174	$659	$8,515
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	220 Rosewood Centre Dr	Holly Springs	27540	Wake County	Pine Springs Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(919) 439-9448	1,243	72	17.3		891 (71.7%)	70 (5.6%)	82 (6.6%)	102 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	97 (7.8%)	83.2	201^st of 1505 public elementary schools	86.6%		84.8	167^th of 1502 public elementary schools	88.9%	34	76.2	61.0	72.6	73.5	67.1	63.3	78.6	69.1	59.7	67.6	68.8	71.1	88.7	87.9
Salem Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6116 Old Jenks Road	Apex	27523	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 363-2865	735	58	12.6	24.2%	374 (50.9%)	61 (8.3%)	118 (16.1%)	166 (22.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.0%)	81.5	219^th of 1505 public elementary schools	85.4%		83.5	189^th of 1502 public elementary schools	87.4%	30	67.9	78.9	69.8				64.2	67.3	67.5				80.2		$10,097	$801	$9,296

Frequently Asked Questions about Apex Friendship Elementary

Is Apex Friendship Elementary a good school?

Yes! Apex Friendship Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 35^th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools.

What district is Apex Friendship Elementary in?

Wake County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Apex Friendship Elementary?

Students at Apex Friendship Elementary are 51% White, 32% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Apex Friendship Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 782 students attended Apex Friendship Elementary.

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