HOLLY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Holly Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Holly Springs, NC with about 802 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, Holly Ridge 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.
Holly Ridge Elementary School, located in Holly Springs, North Carolina, is a part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), which is the largest school district in the state. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a rapidly growing suburban community south of Raleigh. The school environment is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the Wake County district to ensure a comprehensive education for its diverse student body.
The school is well-regarded for its focus on building a strong community partnership between educators, families, and students. Beyond core academics, Holly Ridge Elementary often emphasizes extracurricular engagement and inclusive learning strategies to meet the needs of its varied population. As part of the WCPSS, the school benefits from the district’s focus on 21st-century learning initiatives, technology integration, and a commitment to preparing students for success as they transition into middle school. For the most current information regarding school calendars, enrollment, or specific academic programs, families are encouraged to visit the official website provided.
For more information, contact Holly Ridge Elementary at (919) 577-1300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1300
HOLLY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Holly Springs, NC with about 802 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wake County Schools
- Total Students:
- 802
- Teachers:
- 50.25
- 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 802 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HOLLY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.3%
- Black or African American
- 12.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.