Mary McArthur Elementary

3809 Village Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304

www.mmes.ccs.k12.nc.us/

371 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary McArthur Elementary School is a public school located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Cumberland County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its core academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of the "whole child." Through various extracurricular activities, school events, and a focus on character education, Mary McArthur Elementary aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where students, families, and educators collaborate effectively. The school serves as a vital resource for its neighborhood, striving to provide a safe and engaging space where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

371

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

117.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary McArthur Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	61
Black	178
Asian	4
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
178 (48.0 %)
White
82 (22.1 %)
Hispanic
61 (16.4 %)
Two or More
44 (11.9 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cumberland County Schools
Phone:	(910)424-2206
Website:	http://www.mmes.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	437
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mary McArthur Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mary McArthur Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	198	53.4%
Male	173	46.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)