Olive Chapel Elementary School
- Olive Chapel Elementary School serves 996 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Olive Chapel Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 52%.
Top Placements
Olive Chapel Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Olive Chapel Elementary School's student population of 996 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 996 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Olive Chapel Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,561 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Olive Chapel Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #55 out of 2561 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 48% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 17% |
| Black | 4% | 25% |
| White | 73% | 48% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wake County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Olive Chapel Elementary School is Apex Friendship High School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Apex Middle School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Scotts Ridge Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Apex Scotts Ridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 834 students
1.2 miles
6601 Apex Barbecue Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919)694-0300 1.2 PK-5 834 - Apex Baucom Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 651 students
2.3 miles
400 Hunter St
Apex, NC 27502
(919)387-2168 2.3 PK-5 651 - Apex Apex Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 627 students
2.4 miles
700 Tingen Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919)387-2150 2.4 PK-5 627 - Apex Apex Friendship High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,243 students
2.6 miles
7801 Humie Olive Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919)694-0500 2.6 9-12 2,243 - Apex Apex Friendship Middle School
2.6 miles
7801 Humie Olive Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919)431-7400 2.6 n/a n/a
School Reviews
| 5 We love Olive Chapel. Every teacher we have had has exceeded our expectations. Our children have been challenged well beyond the basics and it is a wonderful learning environment. - Posted by Parent - jamey |
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