Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Loyd E Auman 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 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Loyd E Auman Elementary School's student population of 495 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
495 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Motto
Loyd Auman Elementary is a place where children come to school to learn, teachers come to teach and empower students, and parents send their children knowing they will be safe and cared for.
School Rankings
Loyd E Auman 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 Loyd E Auman Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1968 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
57%
24%
White
12%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bears
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loyd E Auman Elementary School's ranking?
Loyd E Auman Elementary School is ranked #1968 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Loyd E Auman Elementary School often compared to?
Loyd E Auman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alpha Academy, Stoney Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Loyd E Auman Elementary School?
495 students attend Loyd E Auman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Loyd E Auman Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Loyd E Auman Elementary School?
Loyd E Auman Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Loyd E Auman Elementary School offer ?
Loyd E Auman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Loyd E Auman Elementary School part of?
Loyd E Auman Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Loyd E Auman Elementary School located?
Loyd E Auman Elementary School is located in the Seventy First neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 7 other public schools located in Seventy First.
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