WAYNE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wayne Avenue Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harnett County Schools school district, located in Dunn, NC with about 270 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade 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 15 teachers, Wayne Avenue Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Wayne Avenue Elementary School, located in Dunn, North Carolina, is a public school serving students as part of the Harnett County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and personal development for its elementary-age population. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, the school aims to provide a foundational education that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

As a community-focused institution, Wayne Avenue Elementary works to integrate parental involvement and local community support into the daily educational experience. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body through various instructional strategies. Through its commitment to excellence, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential academically and socially.

For more information, contact Wayne Avenue Elem at (910) 892-1059 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

910 W Harnett St
Dunn, NC 28334-3822
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WAYNE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dunn, NC with about 270 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
270
Teachers:
15.95
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
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 270 students

Black or African American
41.1%
White
29.6%
Hispanic/Latino
20.7%
Two or more races
7.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Asian
0.7%

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.