Serving 613 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cliffdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cliffdale Elementary serves the west part of Fayetteville, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cliffdale Elementary School's student population of 613 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
613 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cliffdale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cliffdale Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2218 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)27%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
62%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
5%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cliffdale Elementary School's ranking?
Cliffdale Elementary School is ranked #2218 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cliffdale Elementary School often compared to?
Cliffdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin J Martin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Cliffdale Elementary School?
613 students attend Cliffdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Cliffdale Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cliffdale Elementary School?
Cliffdale Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cliffdale Elementary School offer ?
Cliffdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cliffdale Elementary School part of?
Cliffdale Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Cliffdale Elementary School located?
Cliffdale Elementary School is located in the Westover neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 5 other public schools located in Westover.
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