Apex Elementary

apexes.wcpss.net/

630 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Apex Elementary School, located at 700 Tingen Road in Apex, North Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Wake County Public School System. Serving the local community in one of the state's fastest-growing towns, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment that promotes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking, Apex Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in higher grades and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the historic and vibrant Apex community, often serving as a hub for local families. Through a combination of experienced faculty, proactive parent involvement, and a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school focuses on creating inclusive classrooms where students are encouraged to explore their interests and reach their full potential. For families seeking more information on school programs, calendar updates, and enrollment procedures, the school maintains an active web presence at http://apexes.wcpss.net/.

630

Total Students

45.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Apex Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	131
Black	74
Asian	60
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
331 (52.5 %)
Hispanic
131 (20.8 %)
Black
74 (11.7 %)
Asian
60 (9.5 %)
Two or More
30 (4.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)387-2150
Website:	http://apexes.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Apex Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	95
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	117
Grade 3	109
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Apex Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	309	49%
Male	321	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)