RICHLAND CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Richland Creek Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Wake Forest, NC with about 455 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Richland Creek Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Richland Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and is part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a growing suburban area and places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. Its curriculum is aligned with North Carolina state standards, focusing on foundational academic skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also integrating technology to prepare students for the modern classroom.
Beyond core academics, Richland Creek Elementary is known for its commitment to the "whole child" approach, offering various extracurricular activities, arts programs, and character-building initiatives. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of its operational philosophy. By maintaining a focus on collaboration between educators, families, and students, Richland Creek strives to provide a safe and inclusive space that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal growth for its diverse student population.
For more information, contact Richland Creek Elementary at (919) 554-6333 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-6333
RICHLAND CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wake Forest, NC with about 455 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wake County Schools
- Total Students:
- 455
- Teachers:
- 31.11
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 455 students
- White
- 48.8%
- Black or African American
- 26.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.