Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary

Summary:

Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary is a public elementary school in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serving 617 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Cumberland County Schools district, which is ranked 138 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (56.4%) than surrounding schools, which range from 41.57% to 65.29% African American. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of North Carolina elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science are significantly lower than the Cumberland County and state averages. Additionally, over 99% of the students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

While the nearby schools in the Cumberland County district also serve economically disadvantaged populations, they generally outperform Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary in academic achievement. For example, Sherwood Park Elementary and William H Owen Elementary both have higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings than Elizabeth M Cashwell. Addressing the systemic issues, such as the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the increasing student-teacher ratio, will be crucial for improving student outcomes at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2970 Legion Road
       Fayetteville, NC  28306-3225


(910) 424-2312

District: Cumberland County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1133rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,037 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  617

Racial breakdown:

African American:
56.4%
White:
16.4%
Hispanic:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Compare Details Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary ranks worse than 75.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 34th among 46 ranked elementary schools in the Cumberland County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (56.4%), White (16.4%), Hispanic (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary is 15.3. 42 elementary schools in the Cumberland County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary is $10,037. 26 elementary schools in the Cumberland County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary 1133rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Cumberland County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland County Schools 138th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 13.48 1188th 1276 6.9%
2007 24.32 1097th 1293 15.2%
2008 13.21 1212th 1324 8.5%
2009 5.37 1314th 1354 3.0%
2010 10.76 1282nd 1363 5.9%
2011 18.18 1225th 1381 11.3%
2012 25.26 1151st 1388 17.1%
2013 15.33 1257th 1403 10.4%
2014 23.77 1107th 1390 20.4%
2015 26.39 1134th 1440 21.3%
2016 23.11 1172nd 1425 17.8%
2017 36.82 971st 1429 32.1%
2018 36.53 983rd 1434 31.5%
2019 43.63 863rd 1473 41.4%
2021 13.74 1332nd 1489 10.5%
2022 18.99 1295th 1514 14.5%
2023 22.08 1229th 1502 18.2%
2024 28.28 1133rd 1505 24.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.18 67th 133 49.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.84 395th 801 50.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.96 718th 1332 46.1%
2019 61.15 466th 1361 65.8%
2021 25.36 1044th 1329 21.4%
2022 28.54 1063rd 1366 22.2%
2023 23.37 1203rd 1437 16.3%
2024 28.32 1161st 1450 19.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.01 765th 1405 45.6%
2019 40.84 889th 1424 37.6%
2021 17.44 1241st 1440 13.8%
2022 19.93 1255th 1458 13.9%
2023 18.14 1278th 1459 12.4%
2024 31.86 1058th 1455 27.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.50 751st 897 16.3%
2019 39.40 536th 878 39.0%
2021 12.82 644th 646 0.3%
2022 17.60 612th 634 3.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.18 506th 612 17.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.37 1076th 1413 23.8%
2019 46.39 803rd 1430 43.8%
2021 11.44 1334th 1444 7.6%
2022 19.51 1244th 1464 15.0%
2023 27.64 1111th 1461 24.0%
2024 25.72 1162nd 1464 20.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.50 267th 927 71.2%
2019 70.99 188th 949 80.2%
2021 35.89 557th 896 37.8%
2022 35.18 618th 927 33.3%
2023 42.55 523rd 933 43.9%
2024 42.69 539th 924 41.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.88 464th 851 45.5%
2019 74.71 147th 865 83.0%
2021 20.35 750th 843 11.0%
2022 33.13 654th 893 26.8%
2023 37.75 591st 915 35.4%
2024 50.51 452nd 951 52.5%
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Rank History for White students at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.20 906th 1178 23.1%
2019 30.22 933rd 1183 21.1%
2021 8.50 1151st 1172 1.8%
2022 21.46 1032nd 1194 13.6%
2023 20.65 1037th 1183 12.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Saturday, March 16, 2013

Open Quote Horrible authority figures with no control over the children while in classes! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 315 172 0 21 44 n/a n/a 1 553
1989 311 186 1 15 31 n/a n/a 0 544
1990 271 198 3 11 34 n/a n/a 0 517
1991 281 200 1 11 32 n/a n/a 0 525
1992 302 225 4 16 27 n/a n/a 0 574
1993 301 255 4 20 27 n/a n/a 16 623
1994 323 248 0 24 24 n/a n/a 16 635
1995 295 268 2 22 20 n/a n/a 0 607
1996 295 268 2 22 20 n/a n/a 0 607
1997 285 261 3 16 19 n/a n/a 0 584
1998 271 251 0 19 25 n/a n/a 0 566
1999 274 244 1 27 14 n/a n/a 0 560
2000 241 246 1 36 16 n/a n/a 0 540
2001 209 246 3 29 17 n/a n/a 0 504
2002 205 274 4 26 25 n/a n/a 0 534
2003 205 274 4 26 25 n/a n/a 0 534
2004 200 330 1 26 22 n/a n/a 0 579
2005 222 393 4 33 28 n/a n/a 0 680
2006 216 459 9 41 30 n/a n/a 0 755
2007 213 423 7 53 29 n/a n/a 45 770
2008 222 417 8 63 26 n/a n/a 37 773
2009 204 464 10 62 28 n/a n/a 0 768
2010 173 479 12 71 30 n/a n/a 0 765
2011 177 409 6 81 21 4 48 0 746
2012 138 402 3 82 21 5 49 0 700
2013 139 426 2 84 28 4 46 0 729
2014 125 414 4 70 21 3 42 0 679
2015 132 380 8 88 27 6 48 0 689
2016 150 412 6 102 26 5 46 0 747
2017 133 369 6 84 21 3 41 0 657
2018 101 355 6 71 12 6 56 0 607
2019 102 385 4 79 10 4 47 0 631
2020 94 365 3 82 9 3 57 0 613
2021 83 314 3 81 12 2 41 0 536
2022 88 321 5 87 10 2 54 0 567
2023 101 348 3 90 15 2 58 0 617

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 553 27.0 20.4 51.2
1989 544 29.0 18.7 45
1990 517 29.0 17.8 51.8
1991 525 29.0 18.1 51
1992 574 29.0 19.7 46.2
1993 623 35.0 17.8 52.4
1994 635 35.0 18.1 51.9
1995 607 37.0 16.4 55.8
1996 607 37.0 16.4 55.8
1997 584 36.0 16.2 53.9
1998 566 35.0 16.2 53.7
1999 560 44.0 12.7 70
2000 540 25.0 21.6 70.6
2001 504 27.0 18.7 73.6
2002 534 33.0 16.2 77.5
2003 534 33.0 16.2 77.5
2004 579 35.0 16.5 83.9
2005 680 41.0 16.6 84.7
2006 755 43.0 17.6 75.9
2007 770 n/a n/a 80.6
2008 773 43.5 17.8 n/a
2009 768 51.5 14.9 77.2
2010 765 52.5 14.5 78
2011 746 50.9 14.6 79
2012 700 52.7 13.2 84.1
2013 729 48.9 14.8 85.3
2014 679 49.0 13.8 84.7
2015 689 47.0 14.6 81.6
2016 747 45.0 16.6 99.6
2017 657 47.1 13.9 99.5
2018 607 44.6 13.6 97.9
2019 631 45.7 13.8 99.5
2020 613 44.0 13.9 99.5
2021 536 43.0 12.4 99.4
2022 567 41.0 13.8 99.5
2023 617 40.1 15.3 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 553 27.0 20.4 51.2
1989 544 29.0 18.7 45
1990 517 29.0 17.8 51.8
1991 525 29.0 18.1 51
1992 574 29.0 19.7 46.2
1993 623 35.0 17.8 52.4
1994 635 35.0 18.1 51.9
1995 607 37.0 16.4 55.8
1996 607 37.0 16.4 55.8
1997 584 36.0 16.2 53.9
1998 566 35.0 16.2 53.7
1999 560 44.0 12.7 70
2000 540 25.0 21.6 70.6
2001 504 27.0 18.7 73.6
2002 534 33.0 16.2 77.5
2003 534 33.0 16.2 77.5
2004 579 35.0 16.5 83.9
2005 680 41.0 16.6 84.7
2006 755 43.0 17.6 75.9
2007 770 n/a n/a 80.6
2008 773 43.5 17.8 n/a
2009 768 51.5 14.9 77.2
2010 765 52.5 14.5 78
2011 746 50.9 14.6 79
2012 700 52.7 13.2 84.1
2013 729 48.9 14.8 85.3
2014 679 49.0 13.8 84.7
2015 689 47.0 14.6 81.6
2016 747 45.0 16.6 99.6
2017 657 47.1 13.9 99.5
2018 607 44.6 13.6 97.9
2019 631 45.7 13.8 99.5
2020 613 44.0 13.9 99.5
2021 536 43.0 12.4 99.4
2022 567 41.0 13.8 99.5
2023 617 40.1 15.3 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,089 (20.8%) $7,948 (79.2%) $10,037

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 863rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1229th of 1502 Elementary schools
 23.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary)67.834.4
 33.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)58.955.5
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary)62.240.7
 21.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)54.146.1
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary)44.233.7
 10.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)49.449.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary)58.947
 11.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)57.955.8
 2.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary)54.631.3
 23.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)53.846.2
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary)42.334.7
 7.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)53.944.9
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary)64.950
 14.9%
   5th Grade Science (Cumberland County Schools)73.463.1
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students631617
 2.2%
African American385348
 9.6%
American Indian1015
 50%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic7990
 13.9%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White102101
 1%
Two or More Races4758
 23.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%99.5%
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In the 2022-23 school year, 617 students attended Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary.

Students at Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary are 56% African American, 16% White, 15% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.7% of North Carolina elementary schools.


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