Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fayetteville Street 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fayetteville Street Elementary serves the south part of Durham, NC, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families within this area typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fayetteville Street Elementary School's student population of 261 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fayetteville Street 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 Fayetteville Street Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#2338 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
46%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-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 Fayetteville Street Elementary School's ranking?
Fayetteville Street Elementary School is ranked #2338 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Fayetteville Street Elementary School often compared to?
Fayetteville Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eno Valley Elementary School, Glenn Elementary School, C C Spaulding Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Fayetteville Street Elementary School?
261 students attend Fayetteville Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Fayetteville Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fayetteville Street Elementary School?
Fayetteville Street Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fayetteville Street Elementary School offer ?
Fayetteville Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fayetteville Street Elementary School part of?
Fayetteville Street Elementary School is part of Durham School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Fayetteville Street is one of the smallest school's in Durham with one of the biggest and caring staff. The staff are very knowledgeable about curriculum and helping students to succeed. They often go beyond what is required. Parents are encouraged to be apart of the decision making team as well as a part of the classroom.
5 10/10/2025
Fayetteville St School has a wonderful staff that cares about the students. They are there to make sure our children who eventually become their children make it. Letting each one of them know that they can accomplish anything they put their minds to do. They are somebody. I enjoyed my grandson coming to this wonderful school. The spirit that is there must have spoiled over from when I was there, because they teachers wanted us to know that each one of us they were proud of.
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