Bill Hefner Elementary vs Ponderosa Elementary
Ponderosa Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.5/10 compared to 6.4/10. Bill Hefner Elementary is significantly larger with 715 students, about 1.8× the size of Ponderosa Elementary (391). In math proficiency, Ponderosa Elementary leads at 32.0%.
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Bill Hefner Elementary
Fayetteville, NC
6.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
715 students
Ponderosa Elementary
Fayetteville, NC
7.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
391 students
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| Metric | Bill Hefner Elementary | Ponderosa Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.4 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Growth Score | 6.9 | 8.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.6% | 99.2% |
| Environment Score | 4.6 | 7.0 |
| State Rank | #1,291 of 2,660 | #510 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 52th | 81th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Bill Hefner Elementary | Ponderosa Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 24.0% | 32.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 33.0% | 32.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Bill Hefner Elementary | Ponderosa Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 715 | 391 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.6% | 99.2% |
| District | Cumberland County Schools | Cumberland County Schools |
| City | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Fayetteville (28314) | Fayetteville (28303) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,036 | $53,261 |
| Median Home Value | $172,000 | $174,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,197 | $1,125 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 28.4% | 29.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | 18.7% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 18 min |