WALKER SPIVEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Walker Spivey Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cumberland County Schools school district, located in Fayetteville, NC with about 231 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 23 teachers, Walker Spivey Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Walker Spivey Elementary School, located on Fisher Street in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cumberland County School District. Committed to the academic and personal growth of its diverse student body, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster curiosity, character development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. By utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational resources, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Fayetteville community, often serving as a hub for family engagement and extracurricular development. With a focus on inclusive practices, Walker Spivey prioritizes strong communication between faculty, staff, and parents to ensure that every child receives the tailored support they need to succeed. Through its website, the school maintains transparency regarding its curriculum, safety policies, and various programs, reflecting a dedicated effort to keep the community informed and involved in the educational journey of its students.

For more information, contact Walker Spivey Elementary at (910) 483-5656 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 Fisher Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5171
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WALKER SPIVEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fayetteville, NC with about 231 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
231
Teachers:
23
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 231 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WALKER SPIVEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.

Black or African American
87.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.9%
White
2.6%
Two or more races
2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.7%
Asian
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.