Westarea Elementary

941 Country Club Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28301

www.waes.ccs.k12.nc.us/

546 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westarea Elementary School, located on Country Club Drive in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a public school serving students as part of the Cumberland County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the overall well-being of its student body. By focusing on fundamental educational standards, Westarea aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining strong connections with the surrounding community.

Beyond its core curriculum, Westarea Elementary places a high value on student engagement and enrichment. The school’s administration and faculty work collaboratively to implement programs that address diverse learning needs and encourage active participation in the classroom. Through various school initiatives and consistent communication with families, Westarea strives to create a positive, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

546

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westarea Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	96
Black	368
Two or More	49
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
368 (67.4%)
Hispanic
96 (17.6%)
Two or More
49 (9.0%)
White
28 (5.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)488-1705
Website:	http://www.waes.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	533
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 16

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Westarea Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	111
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Westarea Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	258	47.3%
Male	288	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)