Lucile Souders Elementary

128 Hillview Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28301

www.lses.ccs.k12.nc.us/

399 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lucile Souders Elementary School is a public school located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Cumberland County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on fundamental educational standards and providing various resources, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while maintaining a supportive community atmosphere.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents and guardians, offering essential information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic initiatives. Through its mission, Lucile Souders Elementary emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that every student reaches their full potential. With a dedicated focus on both core curriculum and extracurricular development, the school works to create a well-rounded experience that addresses the individual needs of its students.

399

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lucile Souders Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	58
Black	281
Asian	2
Two or More	30
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
281 (70.4%)
Hispanic
58 (14.5%)
Two or More
30 (7.5%)
White
24 (6.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)488-6705
Website:	http://www.lses.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	396
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 32

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lucile Souders Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lucile Souders Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	191	47.9%
Male	208	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)