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#1529 of 2,648 schools in NC
Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary
Elementary School · Cumberland County Schools · Fayetteville, NC
A Cumberland County Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2970 Legion Road, Fayetteville, NC 28306
- Math 41% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,781/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fayetteville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,175
Median home value
$218,900
Median rent
$1,115/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28306; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaming Sword Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Cumberland Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Greater Fayetteville AdventistPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Freedom Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 540 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cumberland County Schools
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #38 of 84
- District spending per student
- $12,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary is listed in Cumberland County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary
Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary is a public elementary school in Fayetteville, NC, part of Cumberland County Schools, serving approximately 591 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,529 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary
What grades does Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary serve?
Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary?
Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary rank in NC?
Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary ranks #1,529 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary a charter school?
No, Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary a Title I school?
No, Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary?
99.5% of students at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 591
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.9%
- Phone
- (910) 424-2312
- Area population (ZIP 28306)
- 44,098
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28306; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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