Overhills Elementary
930 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Overhills Elementary School is a public school located in Spring Lake, North Carolina, serving students in the Cumberland County Schools district. Situated on Ray Road, the school functions as a core educational hub for the local community, emphasizing foundational learning and academic growth for its elementary-age population. As part of the larger Cumberland County system, the school follows state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to provide a supportive environment that fosters both intellectual and social-emotional development.
The school is particularly known for its proximity to and association with the Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) military installation. Because of its location in Spring Lake, a significant portion of the student body comes from military families. Consequently, Overhills Elementary is accustomed to supporting a transient population, offering resources and community-building initiatives designed to help students and families transition smoothly. The school community is characterized by its diversity and its ongoing efforts to bridge the unique needs of military-connected children with traditional classroom excellence.
The school is particularly known for its proximity to and association with the Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) military installation. Because of its location in Spring Lake, a significant portion of the student body comes from military families. Consequently, Overhills Elementary is accustomed to supporting a transient population, offering resources and community-building initiatives designed to help students and families transition smoothly. The school community is characterized by its diversity and its ongoing efforts to bridge the unique needs of military-connected children with traditional classroom excellence.
930
Total Students
65.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 323 |
| Hispanic | 183 |
| Black | 297 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More | 104 |
| American Indian | 6 |
| Pacific Islander | 6 |
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White323 (34.7 %)
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Black297 (31.9 %)
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Hispanic183 (19.7 %)
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Two or More104 (11.2 %)
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Asian11 (1.2 %)
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American Indian6 (0.6 %)
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Pacific Islander6 (0.6 %)
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: | Harnett County Schools |
| Phone: | (910)436-3545 |
| Website: | http://www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/26 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 930 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 65.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 414 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 57 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
8
Kindergarten
153
Grade 1
139
Grade 2
124
Grade 3
165
Grade 4
167
Grade 5
174
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 8 |
| Kindergarten | 153 |
| Grade 1 | 139 |
| Grade 2 | 124 |
| Grade 3 | 165 |
| Grade 4 | 167 |
| Grade 5 | 174 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 430 | 46.2% |
| Male | 500 | 53.8% |
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