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#2588 of 2,648 schools in NC
Walker-spivey Elementary
Elementary School · Cumberland County Schools · Fayetteville, NC
A Cumberland County Schools elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 Fisher Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
- Math 36% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walker-spivey Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walker-spivey 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$36,955
Median home value
$109,900
Median rent
$926/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
36.2%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The School of HopePrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| The Capitol Encore AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 832 | Compare → |
| St Ann Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Armstrong ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 485 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #84 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
Walker-spivey Elementary is listed in Cumberland County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walker-spivey Elementary
Walker-spivey Elementary is a public elementary school in Fayetteville, NC, part of Cumberland County Schools, serving approximately 316 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,588 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walker-spivey Elementary
What grades does Walker-spivey Elementary serve?
Walker-spivey Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Walker-spivey Elementary?
Walker-spivey Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker-spivey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker-spivey Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walker-spivey Elementary rank in NC?
Walker-spivey Elementary ranks #2,588 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Walker-spivey Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Walker-spivey Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Walker-spivey Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walker-spivey Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Walker-spivey Elementary a charter school?
No, Walker-spivey Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walker-spivey Elementary a Title I school?
No, Walker-spivey Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walker-spivey Elementary?
99.1% of students at Walker-spivey 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
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (910) 483-5656
- Area population (ZIP 28301)
- 16,221
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 28301; 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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