Hortons Creek Elementary School

7615 O'kelly Chapel Rd
Cary, NC 27519
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 720 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hortons Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 5% in NC
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hortons Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Hortons Creek Elementary School's student population of 720 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
720 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hortons Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hortons Creek Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#98 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hortons Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hortons Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hortons Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hortons Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hortons Creek Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hortons Creek Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
47%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hortons Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hortons Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hortons Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
31%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hortons Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hortons Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hortons Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Hortons Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hortons Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hortons Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hortons Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Hortons Creek Elementary School is ranked #98 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hortons Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Hortons Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alston Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Hortons Creek Elementary School?
720 students attend Hortons Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Hortons Creek Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hortons Creek Elementary School?
Hortons Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hortons Creek Elementary School offer ?
Hortons Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hortons Creek Elementary School part of?
Hortons Creek Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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