- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayetteville, NC
Margaret Willis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Margaret Willis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370001102130
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Margaret Willis Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of North Carolina schools.
- #9 of 27
- schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Margaret Willis Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret Willis Elementary ranks #9 of 27 schools in Fayetteville, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001102130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Margaret Willis Elementary grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 370001102130 · Fayetteville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 11.8:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
Margaret Willis Elementary grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Margaret Willis Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jack Britt Hig
Jack Britt High
1,940 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High
1,551 students
- Cape Fear High
Cape Fear High
1,515 students
- South View Hig
South View High
1,461 students
- Gray's Creek H
Gray's Creek High
1,458 students
- This school 296
Margaret Willis Elementary
296 students
What this shows Margaret Willis Elementary reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Margaret Willis Elementary compares
Margaret Willis Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.5%
Two or More 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
White 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Margaret Willis Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cumberland County Schools reports $12,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Margaret Willis Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Margaret Willis Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,461
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Fayetteville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Alpha Academy
Standard public school
960 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
The Capitol Encore Academy
Standard public school
853 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Bill Hefner Elementary
Standard public school
712 students 17:1 students per teacher
New Century International Elementary
Standard public school
686 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
E E Miller Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Lake Rim Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Margaret Willis Elementary
How many students attend Margaret Willis Elementary?
Margaret Willis Elementary has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayetteville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret Willis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret Willis Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 25% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Margaret Willis Elementary?
99.0% of students at Margaret Willis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Margaret Willis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Margaret Willis Elementary is African American at 64.5% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Margaret Willis Elementary?
Margaret Willis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Margaret Willis Elementary rank among schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret Willis Elementary ranks #9 of 27 schools in Fayetteville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland County Schools?
Besides Margaret Willis Elementary, Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students), Pine Forest High (1,551 students), and Cape Fear High (1,515 students). See the Cumberland County Schools district page for the complete list.