Hortons Creek Elementary

www.wcpss.net/hortonscreekes

720 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hortons Creek Elementary, located in the rapidly growing Cary/West Apex area of North Carolina, is a modern public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), the school is known for its contemporary facilities, which were designed to foster a collaborative learning environment. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with technology, aiming to prepare students for success in a global society by focusing on critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy.

Beyond academics, Hortons Creek is recognized for its strong sense of community and inclusive culture. The school prioritizes social-emotional learning and character development, often hosting events that encourage active participation from parents and local families. By balancing high academic standards with a supportive atmosphere and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, Hortons Creek Elementary has established itself as a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to nurturing the academic and personal growth of its diverse student body.

720

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hortons Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	50
Black	83
Asian	340
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
340 (47.2 %)
White
226 (31.4 %)
Black
83 (11.5 %)
Hispanic
50 (6.9 %)
Two or More
18 (2.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)694-8660
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/hortonscreekes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 16

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 141