Cary Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cary, North Carolina 27511 · Wake County Schools
#225 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#18970 of 50,301 nationally
About Cary Elementary
Cary Elementary is a public elementary located in Cary, in the Wake County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 477 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 225th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 477.
There are 31 schools in Cary; Cary Elementary ranks 26th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)49%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cary Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cary Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kingswood Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students · 1.3 km away
East Cary Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students · 1.4 km away
Briarcliff Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students · 1.5 km away
Northwoods Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students · 1.7 km away
Cary High
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,044 students · 1.7 km away
Adams Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
655 students · 1.8 km away
Cardinal Charter Academy
Cary · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
584 students · 2.2 km away
West Cary Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
824 students · 2.6 km away
Farmington Woods Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
648 students · 2.7 km away
Weatherstone Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Drexel Elementary
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477 students
Highland Creek Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
Salem Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
Butner-Stem Elementary
Butner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
South Harnett Elementary
Bunnlevel · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
476 students
Jackson Park Elementary
Kannapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
476 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cary Elementary a good school?
Cary Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 58.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #225 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cary Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cary Elementary ranks #225 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #18970 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cary Elementary?
Cary Elementary had 477 students in 2025.
Is Cary Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Cary Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cary Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cary Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.