School Overview
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.
791
Total Students
52.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holly Ridge Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White571
Hispanic63
Black81
Asian39
Two or More36
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    571 (72.2 %)
  • Black
    81 (10.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    63 (8.0 %)
  • Asian
    39 (4.9 %)
  • Two or More
    36 (4.6 %)
  • 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)577-1300
Website: http://www.wcpss.net/hollyridgees
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 791
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 126
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 3
Kindergarten 122
Grade 1 122
Grade 2 130
Grade 3 128
Grade 4 140
Grade 5 146

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Holly Ridge Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten3
Kindergarten122
Grade 1122
Grade 2130
Grade 3128
Grade 4140
Grade 5146
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Holly Ridge Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female38048%
Male41152%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)