Turner Creek Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cary, North Carolina 27519 · Wake County Schools
#80 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#6969 of 50,301 nationally
About Turner Creek Elementary
Turner Creek 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 638 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 80th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (70th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 638.
There are 31 schools in Cary; Turner Creek Elementary ranks 12th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.8
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 Turner Creek Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Turner Creek Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Green Level High
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,283 students · 2.2 km away
Davis Drive Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
992 students · 2.3 km away
Davis Drive Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades K–5
794 students · 2.4 km away
Peak Charter Academy
Apex · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
651 students · 2.9 km away
Salem Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
776 students · 2.9 km away
Salem Middle
Apex · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,057 students · 2.9 km away
Highcroft Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
698 students · 3.2 km away
Green Hope Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students · 3.6 km away
Green Hope High
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,304 students · 3.7 km away
White Oak Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
843 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Welcome Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students
Clara J Peck Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students
Southwest Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
639 students
Erwin Elementary
Erwin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
637 students
Rock Springs Elementary
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
639 students
Patriots Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–5
636 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Turner Creek Elementary a good school?
Turner Creek Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 76.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #80 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 Turner Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Turner Creek Elementary ranks #80 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #6969 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Turner Creek Elementary?
Turner Creek Elementary had 638 students in 2025.
Is Turner Creek Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Turner Creek Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Turner Creek Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Turner Creek Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.