Bill Hefner Elementary

7059 Calamar Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28314

www.bhes.ccs.k12.nc.us/

712 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bill Hefner Elementary School, located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a part of the Cumberland County Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for future success by balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for creative and social development.

Beyond academics, Bill Hefner Elementary prioritizes building a strong partnership between the school, its families, and the surrounding community. By leveraging a variety of resources and maintaining a focus on student-centered instruction, the school strives to create a safe and supportive atmosphere where children are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through its dedicated staff and active community involvement, the school remains focused on its mission to provide high-quality education to the youth of Fayetteville.

712

Total Students

43.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bill Hefner Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	113
Black	404
Asian	16
Two or More	77
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

Black
404 (56.7%)
Hispanic
113 (15.9%)
White
94 (13.2%)
Two or More
77 (10.8%)
Asian
16 (2.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (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:	Cumberland County Schools
Phone:	(910)860-7058
Website:	http://www.bhes.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	671
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 18

Kindergarten 128

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 119

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bill Hefner Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	128
Grade 1	118
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	125
Grade 4	114
Grade 5	119

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bill Hefner Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	314	44.1%
Male	398	55.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)