Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Turner Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher 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 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Turner Creek Elementary serves the west part of Cary, NC, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 13 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Turner Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Turner Creek Elementary School's student population of 638 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
638 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Turner Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turner Creek Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#578 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)65%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
24%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turner Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Turner Creek Elementary School is ranked #578 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Turner Creek Elementary School?
638 students attend Turner Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Turner Creek Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turner Creek Elementary School?
Turner 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 Turner Creek Elementary School offer ?
Turner Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Turner Creek Elementary School part of?
Turner Creek Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
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