Cliffdale Elementary

Summary:

Cliffdale Elementary is a public elementary school in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serving 658 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Cumberland County Schools district, which is ranked 138 out of 242 school districts in the state.

Cliffdale Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of North Carolina elementary schools, with significantly lower performance on state standardized tests compared to state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 40.2% of 3rd graders, 42.2% of 4th graders, and 44.7% of 5th graders at Cliffdale Elementary were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 62.7%, 56.6%, and 58.1% at the state level, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for students with disabilities, English language learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom 25-30% of North Carolina elementary schools for these subgroups.

Nearby schools in the Cumberland County Schools district, such as Benjamin J. Martin Elementary, William H. Owen Elementary, and J.W. Coon Elementary, generally perform better than Cliffdale Elementary on state assessments, with higher proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science. Additionally, Ponderosa Elementary, also in the Cumberland County Schools district, outperformed Cliffdale Elementary across all grade levels and subject areas. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and the racial/ethnic composition of the student population at Cliffdale Elementary may be contributing factors to the school's relatively low academic performance, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and a comprehensive school improvement plan.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6450 Cliffdale Road
       Fayetteville, NC  28314-2099


(910) 864-3442

District: Cumberland County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1254th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,948 Help


Students who attend Cliffdale Elementary usually attend:

High:    Westover High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  658

Racial breakdown:

African American:
61.4%
Hispanic:
19.0%
Two or more races:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cliffdale Elementary ranks worse than 83.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 44th 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 21.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (61.4%), Hispanic (19%), two or more races (9.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cliffdale Elementary is 14.7. 36 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 Cliffdale Elementary is $9,948. 29 elementary schools in the Cumberland County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cliffdale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cliffdale Elementary 1254th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Cliffdale 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 Cliffdale Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cliffdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 33.79 958th 1276 24.9%
2007 27.22 1061st 1293 17.9%
2008 21.01 1122nd 1324 15.3%
2009 37.10 949th 1354 29.9%
2010 35.64 990th 1363 27.4%
2011 37.22 959th 1381 30.6%
2012 32.10 1064th 1388 23.3%
2013 26.81 1081st 1403 23.0%
2014 19.28 1163rd 1390 16.3%
2015 21.44 1194th 1440 17.1%
2016 28.47 1095th 1425 23.2%
2017 27.96 1108th 1429 22.5%
2018 21.38 1193rd 1434 16.8%
2019 30.33 1092nd 1473 25.9%
2021 22.94 1141st 1489 23.4%
2022 21.05 1247th 1514 17.6%
2023 22.25 1223rd 1502 18.6%
2024 21.80 1254th 1505 16.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cliffdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.79 112th 133 15.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cliffdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.94 390th 533 26.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cliffdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.01 556th 801 30.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cliffdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.25 869th 1332 34.8%
2019 49.08 697th 1361 48.8%
2021 22.61 1087th 1329 18.2%
2022 25.44 1131st 1366 17.2%
2023 34.45 994th 1437 30.8%
2024 34.17 1038th 1450 28.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Cliffdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.60 1093rd 1405 22.2%
2019 29.08 1095th 1424 23.1%
2021 30.51 997th 1440 30.8%
2022 19.53 1266th 1458 13.2%
2023 28.98 1099th 1459 24.7%
2024 24.06 1175th 1455 19.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cliffdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.41 833rd 897 7.1%
2019 36.39 586th 878 33.3%
2022 19.85 593rd 634 6.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Cliffdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.99 70th 85 17.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Cliffdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.64 1235th 1413 12.6%
2019 33.26 1053rd 1430 26.4%
2021 16.99 1236th 1444 14.4%
2022 27.06 1108th 1464 24.3%
2023 21.28 1204th 1461 17.6%
2024 23.06 1199th 1464 18.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Cliffdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.11 471st 927 49.2%
2019 59.19 321st 949 66.2%
2021 44.03 445th 896 50.3%
2022 43.01 508th 927 45.2%
2023 41.65 539th 933 42.2%
2024 43.32 525th 924 43.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cliffdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.88 536th 851 37.0%
2019 44.96 488th 865 43.6%
2021 15.40 802nd 843 4.9%
2022 37.78 586th 893 34.4%
2023 39.33 578th 915 36.8%
2024 49.28 462nd 951 51.4%
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Rank History for White students at Cliffdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.33 573rd 1183 51.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Cliffdale Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 476 374 15 27 3 n/a n/a 0 895
1989 586 393 14 34 6 n/a n/a 0 1033
1990 569 441 11 35 4 n/a n/a -1 1059
1991 573 450 9 47 8 n/a n/a 0 1087
1992 391 383 7 32 8 n/a n/a 0 821
1993 392 428 23 45 7 n/a n/a 0 895
1994 388 446 28 51 8 n/a n/a 0 921
1995 262 423 10 69 4 n/a n/a 0 768
1996 262 423 10 69 4 n/a n/a 0 768
1997 227 451 11 70 1 n/a n/a 0 760
1998 224 465 17 57 4 n/a n/a 0 767
1999 196 456 11 58 4 n/a n/a 0 725
2000 193 475 10 57 9 n/a n/a 0 744
2001 192 500 11 53 7 n/a n/a 0 763
2002 132 488 12 67 5 n/a n/a 0 704
2003 132 488 12 67 5 n/a n/a 0 704
2004 123 464 17 60 7 n/a n/a 0 671
2005 147 467 20 69 10 n/a n/a 0 713
2006 91 457 16 57 13 n/a n/a 0 634
2007 93 452 20 73 10 n/a n/a 32 680
2008 127 473 13 68 12 n/a n/a 28 721
2009 114 448 5 61 9 n/a n/a 0 637
2010 118 486 12 58 10 n/a n/a 0 684
2011 120 466 12 68 8 1 23 0 698
2012 121 468 6 78 7 5 27 0 712
2013 108 415 8 57 8 4 24 0 624
2014 81 379 13 71 12 5 22 0 583
2015 90 424 15 72 8 10 25 0 644
2016 74 413 13 97 6 8 45 0 656
2017 85 450 8 92 4 7 49 0 695
2018 81 435 12 111 2 6 46 0 693
2019 80 436 4 102 2 7 63 0 694
2020 39 399 4 113 2 7 73 0 637
2021 44 346 3 114 4 4 39 0 554
2022 45 366 6 124 5 5 56 0 607
2023 49 404 6 125 6 5 63 0 658

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 Cliffdale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 895 33.0 27.1 23.6
1989 1033 40.0 25.8 17.6
1990 1059 45.0 23.5 19.1
1991 1087 48.0 22.6 18.6
1992 821 48.0 17.1 27.9
1993 895 43.0 20.8 24.9
1994 921 45.0 20.5 26.7
1995 768 39.0 19.7 32.8
1996 768 39.0 19.7 32.8
1997 760 42.0 18.1 40.1
1998 767 48.0 16.0 46.4
1999 725 53.0 13.7 67.9
2000 744 35.0 21.3 61.4
2001 763 42.0 18.2 62.6
2002 704 51.0 13.8 59.7
2003 704 51.0 13.8 59.7
2004 671 45.0 14.9 65.1
2005 713 49.0 14.6 57.9
2006 634 49.0 12.9 59.3
2007 680 n/a n/a 67.4
2008 721 46.5 15.5 n/a
2009 637 51.0 12.5 67.7
2010 684 50.7 13.4 67.5
2011 698 53.8 12.9 67.6
2012 712 50.6 14.0 68
2013 624 49.6 12.5 75.2
2014 583 47.9 12.1 85.9
2015 644 50.0 12.8 79.3
2016 656 46.0 14.2 96.8
2017 695 49.4 14.0 99.6
2018 693 49.7 13.9 99.6
2019 694 50.2 13.8 99.4
2020 637 46.8 13.5 99.5
2021 554 42.5 13.0 99.5
2022 607 43.8 13.8 99.5
2023 658 44.4 14.7 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 Cliffdale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 895 33.0 27.1 23.6
1989 1033 40.0 25.8 17.6
1990 1059 45.0 23.5 19.1
1991 1087 48.0 22.6 18.6
1992 821 48.0 17.1 27.9
1993 895 43.0 20.8 24.9
1994 921 45.0 20.5 26.7
1995 768 39.0 19.7 32.8
1996 768 39.0 19.7 32.8
1997 760 42.0 18.1 40.1
1998 767 48.0 16.0 46.4
1999 725 53.0 13.7 67.9
2000 744 35.0 21.3 61.4
2001 763 42.0 18.2 62.6
2002 704 51.0 13.8 59.7
2003 704 51.0 13.8 59.7
2004 671 45.0 14.9 65.1
2005 713 49.0 14.6 57.9
2006 634 49.0 12.9 59.3
2007 680 n/a n/a 67.4
2008 721 46.5 15.5 n/a
2009 637 51.0 12.5 67.7
2010 684 50.7 13.4 67.5
2011 698 53.8 12.9 67.6
2012 712 50.6 14.0 68
2013 624 49.6 12.5 75.2
2014 583 47.9 12.1 85.9
2015 644 50.0 12.8 79.3
2016 656 46.0 14.2 96.8
2017 695 49.4 14.0 99.6
2018 693 49.7 13.9 99.6
2019 694 50.2 13.8 99.4
2020 637 46.8 13.5 99.5
2021 554 42.5 13.0 99.5
2022 607 43.8 13.8 99.5
2023 658 44.4 14.7 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 Cliffdale Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,914 (19.2%) $8,034 (80.8%) $9,948

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cliffdale Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1092nd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1223rd of 1502 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cliffdale Elementary)43.735.4
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)58.955.5
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Cliffdale Elementary)53.529.3
 24.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)54.146.1
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cliffdale Elementary)41.631.6
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)49.449.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Cliffdale Elementary)51.551.6
 0.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)57.955.8
 2.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cliffdale Elementary)42.441.2
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)53.846.2
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Cliffdale Elementary)45.532.6
 12.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)53.944.9
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Cliffdale Elementary)68.752.3
 16.4%
   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 Students694658
 5.2%
African American436404
 7.3%
American Indian26
 200%
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic102125
 22.5%
Pacific Islander75
 28.6%
White8049
 38.8%
Two or More Races6363
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%99.5%
 0.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 658 students attended Cliffdale Elementary.

Students who attend Cliffdale Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Westover High

Cliffdale Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.7% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Cliffdale Elementary are 61% African American, 19% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 7% White.


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