Scotts Ridge Elementary School in Apex, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Scotts Ridge Elementary School is a suburban public school in Apex, North Carolina that is part of Wake County Public School System. It serves 840 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.8:1. Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

840 Students

50 Teachers

6601 Apex Barbecue Rd

Apex, NC 27502 View local requests

http://www.wcpss.net/scottsridgees

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Scotts Ridge Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Scotts Ridge Elementary School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

23%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Scotts Ridge Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 21, 2026

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