Reedy Creek Elementary School

940 Reedy Creek Road
Cary, NC 27513
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 577 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Reedy Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Reedy Creek Elementary School's student population of 577 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
577 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Reedy Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reedy Creek Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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)
#1456 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Reedy Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Reedy 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.
47%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Reedy 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.
45-49%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Reedy 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
13:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Reedy 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 Reedy Creek Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Asian
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Reedy 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
27%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Reedy 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
32%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Reedy 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 Reedy 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
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Reedy 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 Reedy Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Reedy 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
53%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Reedy 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
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Reedy 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 Reedy Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Reedy Creek Elementary School is ranked #1456 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Reedy Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Reedy Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal Charter Academy, Farmington Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Reedy Creek Elementary School?
577 students attend Reedy Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Reedy Creek Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reedy Creek Elementary School?
Reedy Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Reedy Creek Elementary School offer ?
Reedy Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Reedy Creek Elementary School part of?
Reedy Creek Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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