Serving 284 students in grades 4-5, Wayne Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2546 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
29%
21%
Black
45%
25%
White
20%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
4%
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 is Wayne Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Wayne Avenue Elementary School is ranked #2546 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Wayne Avenue Elementary School?
284 students attend Wayne Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Wayne Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne Avenue Elementary School?
Wayne Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wayne Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Wayne Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wayne Avenue Elementary School part of?
Wayne Avenue Elementary School is part of Harnett County Schools School District.
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