At a glance
Reported students
267
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
637
Buies Creek Elementary: 267 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 231
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Buies Creek Elementary
Buies Creek Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Buies Creek. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Harnett County Schools. NCES reports 267 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, above the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%). English learners represent 6.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Buies Creek Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.6%
- Hispanic21%
- Black19.5%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Harnett County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Harnett Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
329 reported students
LaFayette Year-Round
Elementary · Grades KG–06
179 reported students
Angier Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
376 reported students
South Harnett Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
476 reported students
Johnsonville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
489 reported students
Boone Trail Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
545 reported students
Public schools near Buies Creek Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coats Elementary Elementary · Harnett County Schools | PK–05 | 633 | 3.3 mi |
| North Harnett Primary Elementary · Harnett County Schools | PK–02 | 329 | 5.2 mi |
| Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Elementary · Harnett County Schools | PK–05 | 695 | 5.9 mi |
| Angier Elementary Elementary · Harnett County Schools | 03–05 | 376 | 6.3 mi |
| Erwin Elementary Elementary · Harnett County Schools | PK–05 | 637 | 7 mi |
| LaFayette Year-Round Elementary · Harnett County Schools | KG–06 | 179 | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Buies Creek Elementary
What grades does Buies Creek Elementary serve?
Buies Creek Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Harnett County Schools.
How many students attend Buies Creek Elementary?
Buies Creek Elementary reported 267 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 231 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Buies Creek Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 267 students and 15.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Buies Creek Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Buies Creek Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Harnett County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Buies Creek Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Buies Creek Elementary in?
Buies Creek Elementary is part of Harnett County Schools, based in Lillington, NC, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Buies Creek Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Coats Elementary (3.3 mi), North Harnett Primary (5.2 mi), Lillington-Shawtown Elementary (5.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.