Apex Friendship Elementary School serves 896 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 896 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apex Friendship Elementary School's student population of 896 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
896 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Apex Friendship Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Asian
42%
5%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
4%
24%
White
44%
42%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.9%
28.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Apex Friendship Elementary School?
896 students attend Apex Friendship Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Apex Friendship Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Asian, 7% 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 14:1, which is lower than 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.
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