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#248 of 404 private schools in NC
First Impressions Academy
Elementary School · Fayetteville, NC
A private elementary school in Fayetteville, NC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
6965 NEXUS CT, Fayetteville, NC 28304
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
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Where First Impressions Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,781/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,867
Median home value
$154,300
Median rent
$1,218/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birds Nest Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.2 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Loyd E Auman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Brentwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Classical Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 115 | 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.
First Impressions Academy is listed in Fayetteville, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Impressions Academy
First Impressions Academy is a private elementary school in Fayetteville, NC, serving approximately 224 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #248 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Impressions Academy
What grades does First Impressions Academy serve?
First Impressions Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend First Impressions Academy?
First Impressions Academy has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Impressions Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at First Impressions Academy is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First Impressions Academy rank in NC?
First Impressions Academy ranks #248 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is First Impressions Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
First Impressions Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Impressions Academy a private school?
Yes, First Impressions Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is First Impressions Academy a religious school?
No, First Impressions Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 224
- Gender Split
- 65% M / 35% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Phone
- (910) 339-0524
- Area population (ZIP 28304)
- 36,634
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 28304; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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