Northwest Harnett Elementary

736 Rollins Road
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/23

645 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

LaFayette Elementary School, located in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Harnett County School District. Situated on LaFayette School Road, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a foundational primary school, it aims to provide students with the core skills necessary for success in later grade levels while building a strong sense of community among students, parents, and local educators.

The school operates under the broader mission of Harnett County Schools, focusing on preparing students for an ever-changing global society. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, LaFayette Elementary strives to balance rigorous academic instruction with opportunities for creative and social development. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, and specific grade-level resources, the school maintains an official presence on the Harnett County Schools website, which serves as a central hub for communication between the administration and the community.

645

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Harnett Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	121
Black	67
Asian	15
Two or More	41
American Indian	3

White
398 (61.7%)
Hispanic
121 (18.8%)
Black
67 (10.4%)
Two or More
41 (6.4%)
Asian
15 (2.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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:	(919)552-4547
Website:	http://www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/23
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 11

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 95