Harris Creek Elementary School

3829 Forestville Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 906 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harris Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 906 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Harris Creek Elementary School's student population of 906 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
906 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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School Rankings

Harris Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harris Creek Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#991 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
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44%
42%
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52%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
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Hispanic
19%
20%
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Black
36%
25%
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White
33%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harris Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Harris Creek Elementary School is ranked #991 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Harris Creek Elementary School?
906 students attend Harris Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Harris Creek Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harris Creek Elementary School?
Harris Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harris Creek Elementary School offer ?
Harris Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harris Creek Elementary School part of?
Harris Creek Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 906 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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