OLIVE CHAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Olive Chapel Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Apex, NC with about 996 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 60 teachers, Olive Chapel Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Olive Chapel Elementary School, located in Apex, North Carolina, is a part of the Wake County Public School System, the largest school district in the state. Situated in a rapidly growing suburban area, the school serves a diverse community and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. As a traditional elementary school, it offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while integrating technology and creative learning opportunities to prepare students for success in a modern environment.
The school is known for fostering a supportive, collaborative culture that prioritizes both the social-emotional well-being and the academic growth of its students. With a strong emphasis on community involvement, Olive Chapel Elementary benefits from active parent participation and a variety of extracurricular programs that enrich the educational experience. By focusing on a holistic approach to learning, the school aims to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment that meets the needs of its diverse student population.
For more information, contact Olive Chapel Elementary at (919) 387-4440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-4440
OLIVE CHAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Apex, NC with about 996 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wake County Schools
- Total Students:
- 996
- Teachers:
- 60.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 996 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OLIVE CHAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.3%
- Asian
- 11.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.5%
- Black or African American
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.