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.
930
Total Students
65.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Overhills Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White323
Hispanic183
Black297
Asian11
Two or More104
American Indian6
Pacific Islander6
  • White
    323 (34.7 %)
  • Black
    297 (31.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    183 (19.7 %)
  • Two or More
    104 (11.2 %)
  • Asian
    11 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Overhills Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten8
Kindergarten153
Grade 1139
Grade 2124
Grade 3165
Grade 4167
Grade 5174
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Overhills Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43046.2%
Male50053.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)