School Overview
Overhills Elementary School is a public school located in Spring Lake, North Carolina, serving students in the Cumberland County Schools district. Situated on Ray Road, the school functions as a core educational hub for the local community, emphasizing foundational learning and academic growth for its elementary-age population. As part of the larger Cumberland County system, the school follows state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to provide a supportive environment that fosters both intellectual and social-emotional development.

The school is particularly known for its proximity to and association with the Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) military installation. Because of its location in Spring Lake, a significant portion of the student body comes from military families. Consequently, Overhills Elementary is accustomed to supporting a transient population, offering resources and community-building initiatives designed to help students and families transition smoothly. The school community is characterized by its diversity and its ongoing efforts to bridge the unique needs of military-connected children with traditional classroom excellence.
866
Total Students
53.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Overhills Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White272
Hispanic187
Black269
Asian8
Two or More114
American Indian5
Pacific Islander11
  • White
    272 (31.4%)
  • Black
    269 (31.1%)
  • Hispanic
    187 (21.6%)
  • Two or More
    114 (13.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    11 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    8 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    5 (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: Harnett County Schools
Phone: (910)436-3545
Website: http://www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/26
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 866
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 414
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 57
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 21
Kindergarten 122
Grade 1 138
Grade 2 153
Grade 3 162
Grade 4 125
Grade 5 145

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Overhills Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten21
Kindergarten122
Grade 1138
Grade 2153
Grade 3162
Grade 4125
Grade 5145
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Overhills Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female41247.6%
Male45452.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)