Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walker-spivey 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 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walker Spivey Elementary serves the west part of Fayetteville, NC, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Most families typically drive about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walker-spivey Elementary School's student population of 345 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walker-spivey 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 Walker-spivey Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#2442 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)15-19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
84%
24%
White
2%
42%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walker-spivey Elementary School's ranking?
Walker-spivey Elementary School is ranked #2442 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Walker-spivey Elementary School often compared to?
Walker-spivey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ferguson-easley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Walker-spivey Elementary School?
345 students attend Walker-spivey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Walker-spivey Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walker-spivey Elementary School?
Walker-spivey Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Walker-spivey Elementary School offer ?
Walker-spivey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Walker-spivey Elementary School part of?
Walker-spivey Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Walker-spivey Elementary School located?
Walker-spivey Elementary School is located in the Douglas Byrd neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 14 other public schools located in Douglas Byrd.
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