Enrollment
251
Elementary
DISTRICT 449 · STATE 467
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 370001102126
Glendale Acres Elementary
2915 Skycrest Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304 · (910) 484-9031 · Cumberland County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL251 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.7:1 · STATE 14.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
248 students
DISTRICT 89% · STATE 82%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 18 | 7% |
| Kindergarten | 83 | 33% |
| Grade 1 | 87 | 35% |
| Grade 2 | 63 | 25% |
Student demographics
69%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Glendale Acres Elementary→Ashley Elementary
Based on grade levels within Cumberland County Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Glendale Acres Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Acres Elementary this school | 251 | 98.8% | N/A |
| J.T. Barber Elementary New Bern | 270 | 96.3% | 40.4% |
| Ashley Elementary Fayetteville | 180 | 98.3% | 51.1% |
| East Albemarle Elementary Albemarle | 261 | 98.9% | 24.8% |
| James Y Joyner Elementary Greensboro | 274 | 98.9% | 55.7% |
| Shadybrook Elementary High Point | 319 | 99.1% | 63.1% |
Matched among North Carolina elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Glendale Acres Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina | In Cumberland County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 251 | #1,292 of 1,485 | #44 of 50 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #486 of 1,377 | #15 of 46 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 69.2% | #242 of 1,379 | #15 of 46 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 98.8% | #741 of 1,414 | #23 of 49 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -6.0% | #747 of 937 | #27 of 36 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
251
+48 (+24%) vs 2020
-7% since 1990-91, when it was 270
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
was 11.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 251 | 17.9 | 14.0:1 | 99% (248) |
| 2023-24 | 231 | 18.5 | 12.5:1 | 98% (227) |
| 2022-23 | 220 | 18 | 12.2:1 | 99% (217) |
| 2020-21 | 203 | 17 | 11.9:1 | 97% (196) |
| 2017-18 | 267 | 21.8 | 12.3:1 | 99% (264) |
| 2015-16 | 237 | 19 | 12.5:1 | 68% (161) |
| 2010-11 | 278 | 21 | 13.2:1 | 55% (152) |
| 2000-01 | 290 | 16 | 18.1:1 | 52% (151) |
| 1990-91 | 270 | 15 | 18.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Glendale Acres Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 6% (267 to 251); teachers down 18% (21.8 to 17.9).
About Glendale Acres Elementary
A low-enrollment elementary school in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Glendale Acres Elementary is part of Cumberland County Schools. The grade span is pre-K through 2, and enrollment is 251 students. Average enrollment for elementary schools in North Carolina is about 467, so this school runs 46% smaller than that.
Glendale Acres Elementary is part of Cumberland County Schools, where 86 schools serve 49,002 students.
Black students are the largest group at Glendale Acres Elementary, with 50% of enrollment. Next come 14% Hispanic, 14% White, 11% Asian, and 9% multiracial. The county population is about 38% Black. The chance that two students picked at random at Glendale Acres Elementary belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 69%.
Glendale Acres Elementary operates with 17.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 14.0:1. That ratio is under the 14.9:1 average for elementary schools in North Carolina. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at Glendale Acres Elementary is 99%. Compared with the 86% average for public schools in Cumberland County, the school's rate is higher.
According to the American Community Survey, in Cumberland County, median household income is about $61,291, roughly 28% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 89 public schools operate in Cumberland County, serving about 50,815 students.
Mary McArthur Elementary is located about 1.0 miles from Glendale Acres Elementary. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Glendale Acres Elementary is inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000, a location NCES labels City: Mid-size.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 24%, from 203 to 251. Its ratio of students to teachers was 11.9:1 in 2020-21, and 14.0:1 in 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Glendale Acres Elementary covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Cumberland County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
338,545
Census ACS
Median income
$61,291
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
89
50,815 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Cumberland County Schools
- Jack Britt HighHigh · 1,940 students
- Pine Forest HighHigh · 1,551 students
- Cape Fear HighHigh · 1,515 students
- South View HighHigh · 1,461 students
- Gray's Creek HighHigh · 1,458 students
- Seventy-First HighHigh · 1,332 students
Other schools in Fayetteville
- Jack Britt HighHigh · 1,940 students
- Pine Forest HighHigh · 1,551 students
- Cape Fear HighHigh · 1,515 students
- Seventy-First HighHigh · 1,332 students
- Westover HighHigh · 1,234 students
- Terry Sanford HighHigh · 1,201 students
Nearby schools
- Mary McArthur Elementary1.0 mi · 447
- R Max Abbott Middle1.1 mi · 704
- Douglas Byrd Middle1.2 mi · 855
- Douglas Byrd High1.2 mi · 1,006
- Ashley Elementary1.2 mi · 180
- Cumberland Road Elementary1.3 mi · 337
Frequently asked questions
About Glendale Acres ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Glendale Acres Elementary?
Glendale Acres Elementary enrolls approximately 251 students in grades PK-02.
Is Glendale Acres Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Glendale Acres Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Glendale Acres Elementary have?
Glendale Acres Elementary employs 18 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Glendale Acres Elementary?
Student demographics at Glendale Acres Elementary are roughly 14% White, 14% Hispanic, 50% Black, 11% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is Glendale Acres Elementary in?
Glendale Acres Elementary is part of Cumberland County Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.