William H Owen Elementary

4533 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304

www.oes.ccs.k12.nc.us

435 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William H. Owen Elementary School is a public school located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serving students within the Cumberland County Schools district. Situated on Raeford Road, the school functions as a foundational academic institution for the local community, focusing on providing elementary-level education that emphasizes core curriculum standards, social-emotional development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. As part of a larger district, the school works to integrate state-mandated educational goals with local resources to support a diverse student population.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its official district portal, the school provides parents and guardians with essential information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community engagement, William H. Owen Elementary strives to be a stable and effective learning hub for families residing in the Fayetteville area.

435

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William H Owen Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	86
Black	284
Two or More	21
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
284 (65.3 %)
Hispanic
86 (19.8 %)
White
39 (9.0 %)
Two or More
21 (4.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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)425-6163
Website:	http://www.oes.ccs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	389
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 22

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William H Owen Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William H Owen Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	53.8%
Male	201	46.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)