Harris Creek Elementary

www.wcpss.net/harriscreekes

852 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harris Creek Elementary School, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school serves students in prekindergarten through fifth grade and is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. Its curriculum focuses on core academic standards while emphasizing critical thinking, social-emotional development, and the integration of technology to prepare students for future academic success.

As a member of the WCPSS district, Harris Creek benefits from the resources and standardized educational frameworks of North Carolina's largest school system. The school places a high priority on community engagement and parental involvement, aiming to build strong partnerships between families and educators. With its commitment to high expectations and a student-centered approach, Harris Creek strives to cultivate a safe and dynamic atmosphere where children can grow both academically and personally.

852

Total Students

61.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harris Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	177
Black	305
Asian	54
Two or More	54
American Indian	3

Black
305 (35.8 %)
White
259 (30.4 %)
Hispanic
177 (20.8 %)
Asian
54 (6.3 %)
Two or More
54 (6.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

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)217-5100
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/harriscreekes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	852
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	392
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 20

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 148

Grade 2 143

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 144

Grade 5 149

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harris Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	112
Grade 1	148
Grade 2	143
Grade 3	136
Grade 4	144
Grade 5	149

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harris Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	440	51.6%
Male	412	48.4%

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