Very Good
#953 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 36% in state
Based on limited data
Glendale Acres Elementary
Elementary School · Cumberland County Schools · Fayetteville, NC
A Cumberland County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
2915 Skycrest Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 64 schools in Fayetteville.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glendale Acres 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Mary Mcarthur ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Village Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Cumberland Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 357 | 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
- #20 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
Glendale Acres Elementary is listed in Cumberland County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glendale Acres Elementary
Glendale Acres Elementary is a public elementary school in Fayetteville, NC, part of Cumberland County Schools, serving approximately 231 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #953 of 2,648 schools in NC. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glendale Acres Elementary
What grades does Glendale Acres Elementary serve?
Glendale Acres Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Glendale Acres Elementary?
Glendale Acres Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendale Acres Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glendale Acres Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glendale Acres Elementary rank in NC?
Glendale Acres Elementary ranks #953 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Glendale Acres Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Glendale Acres Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Glendale Acres Elementary a charter school?
No, Glendale Acres Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glendale Acres Elementary a Title I school?
No, Glendale Acres Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glendale Acres Elementary?
98.3% of students at Glendale Acres 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (910) 484-9031
- Area population (ZIP 28304)
- 36,634
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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.
- 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 2023–24
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