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#570 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 22% in state

Cedar Fork Elementary

Elementary School · Wake County Schools

1050 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560

Enrollment

798

Student-Teacher

14.5:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

North Carolina schools

#570 of 2,648

In Morrisville

#4 of 5

public schools

In district

#66 of 194

Wake County Schools

Academic performance

8.4 / 10

Excellent

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Cedar Fork Elementary

7.8/10

Elementary School in Morrisville · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Cedar Fork Elementary

Cedar Fork Elementary is a public elementary school in Morrisville, NC, part of Wake County Schools. Cedar Fork Elementary serves approximately 798 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Cedar Fork Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #570 of 2,648 schools in NC.

Structured state assessment records for Cedar Fork Elementary show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.7 pts above district
  • This school 7.8 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.1
  • NC avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78.9% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.9% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+15.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.3 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)72% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,691
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Cedar Fork Elementary — Students at Cedar Fork Elementary score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

17.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NC NC (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 82.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
59.4% (2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency 76.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
52.7% (2025 NC)

Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
96%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
86%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
73%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
73%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
83.7%
ELA
80.3%
2025
Math
78.8%
ELA
71.8%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.4/10.

How Cedar Fork Elementary Compares

See how Cedar Fork Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.8/10
79th percentile in NC
Academic
8.4/10
Excellent
Growth
7.4/10
Very Good
Environment
8.0/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
17%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
55 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
18.5%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

1050 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cedar Fork Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Green Hope Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Cary), which scores notably higher. Another option is Highcroft Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Cary), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Parkside Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Morrisville, see our Morrisville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Sterling Montessori Academy Morrisville 0.3 mi 6.7
DISCOVERY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC Morrisville 1.0 mi
Wake EC of Information & Biotechnologies Morrisville 1.1 mi
PRIMROSE SCHOOLS AT THE PARK Morrisville 1.2 mi
Parkside Elementary Morrisville 1.3 mi 8.8
ACCELERATOR SCHOOL LLC Morrisville 1.3 mi 6.7
Morrisville Elementary Morrisville 1.8 mi 8.0
Carpenter Elementary Cary 2.2 mi 7.7
Green Hope Elementary Cary 2.6 mi 9.0
Green Hope High Cary 2.7 mi 8.0
LUCY DANIELS SCHOOL Cary 2.5 mi
SCHOLARS ACADEMY GIFTED AND ARTISTICALLY ELITE Cary 3.3 mi 6.8
Panther Creek High Cary 2.8 mi 7.8
KNOWLEDGE BEGINNINGS SCHOOL Cary 3.4 mi
Weatherstone Elementary Cary 3.4 mi 7.9
ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Cary 3.6 mi 6.2
CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY-PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY Cary 3.7 mi 7.9
Pleasant Grove Elementary Morrisville 3.6 mi 8.0
West Cary Middle Cary 3.5 mi 7.5
Highcroft Elementary Cary 3.5 mi 9.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 27560 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$117,340

Median Home Value

$466,900

Median Rent

$1,760/mo

Population

39,442

College Educated

73.3%

Homeownership

44.3%

Avg Commute

20.6 min

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Median Age

34.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cedar Fork Elementary

What grades does Cedar Fork Elementary serve?

Cedar Fork Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Cedar Fork Elementary?

Cedar Fork Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 798 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Fork Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Fork Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cedar Fork Elementary rank in NC?

Cedar Fork Elementary ranks #570 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Cedar Fork Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Cedar Fork Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cedar Fork Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Fork Elementary has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cedar Fork Elementary a charter school?

No, Cedar Fork Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cedar Fork Elementary a Title I school?

No, Cedar Fork Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Fork Elementary?

17.4% of students at Cedar Fork Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
27 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
60 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
798
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.4%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%

District

Wake County Schools
District Enrollment
161,481
Schools in District
197
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,691
District Rank
#66 of 194

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