Abbotts Creek Elementary

www.wcpss.net/abbottscreekes

801 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Abbotts Creek Elementary School, located in North Raleigh, is a vibrant public institution within the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Serving a diverse community of students, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and social-emotional growth. Its mission is deeply rooted in preparing students to be critical thinkers and lifelong learners through a well-rounded curriculum that encourages both individual achievement and collaborative problem-solving.

The school is well-regarded for its modern facilities and its commitment to community involvement, often acting as a hub for local families. Abbotts Creek offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting. With a focus on cultivating a strong sense of school spirit and high expectations, the staff works closely with parents and the surrounding North Raleigh community to ensure that every student has access to the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed in their educational journey.

801

Total Students

56.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abbotts Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	459
Hispanic	95
Black	181
Asian	27
Two or More	37
American Indian	2

White
459 (57.3 %)
Black
181 (22.6 %)
Hispanic
95 (11.9 %)
Two or More
37 (4.6 %)
Asian
27 (3.4 %)
American Indian
2 (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)694-0555
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/abbottscreekes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	801
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 30

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 127

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Abbotts Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	113
Grade 1	127
Grade 2	140
Grade 3	130
Grade 4	134
Grade 5	127

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Abbotts Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	378	47.2%
Male	423	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)