Margaret Willis Elementary

1412 Belvedere Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28305

www.mwes.ccs.k12.nc.us/

296 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Margaret Willis Elementary School, located on Belvedere Avenue in Fayetteville, is a dedicated member of the Cumberland County Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Committed to the success of every child, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education that incorporates core curriculum standards alongside opportunities for personal and social growth.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Fayetteville community, often serving as a hub for neighborhood families. By utilizing resources provided by the Cumberland County school system, Margaret Willis Elementary strives to equip students with the necessary tools for future academic achievement. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and guardians, providing essential updates on educational programs, extracurricular activities, and school-wide initiatives designed to enhance the overall learning experience.

296

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Margaret Willis Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	31
Black	191
Two or More	45
American Indian	2

Black
191 (64.5%)
Two or More
45 (15.2%)
Hispanic
31 (10.5%)
White
27 (9.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

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)484-9064
Website:	http://www.mwes.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	289
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 47

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Margaret Willis Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Margaret Willis Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	161	54.4%
Male	135	45.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)