Apex Friendship Elementary School serves 876 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 876 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apex Friendship Elementary School's student population of 876 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
876 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Apex Friendship Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
36%
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
4%
25%
White
48%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Apex Friendship Elementary School often compared to?
Apex Friendship Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olive Chapel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Apex Friendship Elementary School?
876 students attend Apex Friendship Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Apex Friendship Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apex Friendship Elementary School?
Apex Friendship Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Apex Friendship Elementary School offer ?
Apex Friendship Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Apex Friendship Elementary School part of?
Apex Friendship Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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