Apex Friendship Elementary School serves 782 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 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 782 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apex Friendship Elementary School's student population of 782 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
782 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
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
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
32%
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
6%
25%
White
50%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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?
782 students attend Apex Friendship Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Apex Friendship Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 School District.
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