WESTAREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Westarea Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cumberland County Schools school district, located in Fayetteville, NC with about 577 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Westarea Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Westarea Elementary School, located on Country Club Drive in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a public school serving students as part of the Cumberland County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the overall well-being of its student body. By focusing on fundamental educational standards, Westarea aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining strong connections with the surrounding community.
Beyond its core curriculum, Westarea Elementary places a high value on student engagement and enrichment. The school’s administration and faculty work collaboratively to implement programs that address diverse learning needs and encourage active participation in the classroom. Through various school initiatives and consistent communication with families, Westarea strives to create a positive, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.
For more information, contact Westarea Elementary at (910) 488-1705 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fayetteville, NC 28301-2907
(910) 488-1705
http://www.waes.ccs.k12.nc.us/
WESTAREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fayetteville, NC with about 577 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cumberland County Schools
- Total Students:
- 577
- Teachers:
- 36.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 577 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTAREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 71.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.9%
- White
- 6.4%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.