- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fayetteville, NC
Walker-Spivey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walker-Spivey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370001102131
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker-Spivey Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #11 of 14
- elementary schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker-Spivey Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker-Spivey Elementary ranks #11 of 14 elementary schools in Fayetteville, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001102131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Walker-Spivey Elementary grew from 269 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+17.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 370001102131 · Fayetteville, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 15.7:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
Walker-Spivey Elementary grew from 269 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+17.5%). Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Walker-Spivey 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 345
Walker-Spivey Elementary
345 students
What this shows Walker-Spivey Elementary reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker-Spivey Elementary compares
Walker-Spivey 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.0%
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 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
White 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Walker-Spivey Elementary is less mixed than 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 Walker-Spivey 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker-Spivey 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
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Vanstory Hills Elementary
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Morganton Road Elementary
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College Lakes Elementary
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Nationwide elementary 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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walker-Spivey Elementary
How many students attend Walker-Spivey Elementary?
Walker-Spivey Elementary has 345 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fayetteville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker-Spivey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker-Spivey Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher 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 Walker-Spivey Elementary?
98.9% of students at Walker-Spivey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker-Spivey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walker-Spivey Elementary is African American at 83.8% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker-Spivey Elementary?
Walker-Spivey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Walker-Spivey Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker-Spivey Elementary ranks #11 of 14 elementary 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 elementary schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland County Schools?
Besides Walker-Spivey 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.