- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayetteville, NC
Westarea Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westarea Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370001100443
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westarea Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #11 of 27
- schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Westarea Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westarea Elementary ranks #11 of 27 schools in Fayetteville, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001100443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Westarea Elementary held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 370001100443 · Fayetteville, NC Other · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 13.7:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
Westarea Elementary held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Westarea 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 546
Westarea Elementary
546 students
What this shows Westarea Elementary reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westarea Elementary compares
Westarea Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 9.0%
White 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Westarea 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 Westarea 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 Westarea 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 (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westarea Elementary
How many students attend Westarea Elementary?
Westarea Elementary has 546 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayetteville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westarea Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westarea Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Westarea Elementary?
99.5% of students at Westarea Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westarea Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westarea Elementary is African American at 67.4% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westarea Elementary?
Westarea Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Westarea Elementary rank among schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Westarea Elementary ranks #11 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 Westarea 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.