Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westarea 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 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to 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).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westarea Elementary serves the northwest part of Fayetteville, NC, covering an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westarea Elementary School's student population of 546 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
546 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westarea 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 Westarea Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#2233 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)33%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
67%
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)51.1%
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 (15-16)
1%
5%
Showing 2006–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White, Blue
School Mascot
Mighty Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westarea Elementary School's ranking?
Westarea Elementary School is ranked #2233 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Westarea Elementary School often compared to?
Westarea Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lucile Souders Elementary School, Warrenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Westarea Elementary School?
546 students attend Westarea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Westarea Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westarea Elementary School?
Westarea Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westarea Elementary School offer ?
Westarea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westarea Elementary School part of?
Westarea Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools.
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