Glendale Acres Elementary School serves 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glendale Acres Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Glendale Acres Elementary School's student population of 231 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Glendale Acres Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
46%
25%
White
20%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Glendale Acres Elementary School often compared to?
Glendale Acres Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Mcarthur Elementary School, Alma O Easom Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Glendale Acres Elementary School?
231 students attend Glendale Acres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Glendale Acres Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glendale Acres Elementary School?
Glendale Acres Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Glendale Acres Elementary School offer ?
Glendale Acres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Glendale Acres Elementary School part of?
Glendale Acres Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Glendale Acres Elementary School located?
Glendale Acres Elementary School is located in the Terry Sanford neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 11 other public schools located in Terry Sanford.
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