Richland Creek Elementary

840 Wallridge Drive
Wake Forest, NC 27587

richlandcreekes.wcpss.net/

489 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Richland Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and is part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a growing suburban area and places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. Its curriculum is aligned with North Carolina state standards, focusing on foundational academic skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also integrating technology to prepare students for the modern classroom.

Beyond core academics, Richland Creek Elementary is known for its commitment to the "whole child" approach, offering various extracurricular activities, arts programs, and character-building initiatives. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of its operational philosophy. By maintaining a focus on collaboration between educators, families, and students, Richland Creek strives to provide a safe and inclusive space that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal growth for its diverse student population.

489

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richland Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	73
Black	123
Asian	27
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

White
232 (47.4 %)
Black
123 (25.2 %)
Hispanic
73 (14.9 %)
Two or More
33 (6.7 %)
Asian
27 (5.5 %)
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)554-6333
Website:	http://richlandcreekes.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 6

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 81