Howard L Hall Elementary

Summary:

Howard L Hall Elementary is a public elementary school in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the Cumberland County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic achievement.

One of the key strengths of Howard L Hall Elementary is its strong academic performance. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science are significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in 3rd grade Mathematics, the school had a 77.1% proficiency rate, compared to 57.1% for the district and 62.7% for the state. Additionally, the school performs well across various student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 20% of North Carolina elementary schools in these areas. The school also has a robust Gifted and Talented program, ranking in the top 5% of North Carolina elementary schools.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Margaret Willis Elementary, Manchester Elementary, and Westarea Elementary, Howard L Hall Elementary stands out as a relatively high-performing institution. These nearby schools have lower proficiency rates and lower overall rankings compared to Howard L Hall Elementary. Despite the school's strong academic performance, it faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with nearly 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, a common issue among the local schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 526 Andrews Road
       Fayetteville, NC  28311-1110


(910) 822-5100

District: Cumberland County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
338th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,556 Help


Students who attend Howard L Hall Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pine Forest Middle
High:    Pine Forest High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  600

Racial breakdown:

African American:
36.7%
White:
33.0%
Hispanic:
17.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Compare Details Howard L Hall Elementary ranks better than 77.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 10th 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 74.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Howard L Hall Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (36.7%), White (33%), Hispanic (17%). (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 Howard L Hall Elementary is 14. 30 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 Howard L Hall Elementary is $8,556. 45 elementary schools in the Cumberland County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Howard L Hall Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard L Hall Elementary 338th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Howard L Hall Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Howard L Hall Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Howard L Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.23 714th 1276 44.0%
2007 43.74 836th 1293 35.3%
2008 40.01 871st 1324 34.2%
2009 59.42 620th 1354 54.2%
2010 73.01 331st 1363 75.7%
2011 72.66 348th 1381 74.8%
2012 70.14 403rd 1388 71.0%
2013 60.33 515th 1403 63.3%
2014 69.69 397th 1390 71.4%
2015 83.39 178th 1440 87.6%
2016 71.14 377th 1425 73.5%
2017 70.04 403rd 1429 71.8%
2018 69.65 411th 1434 71.3%
2019 67.75 449th 1473 69.5%
2021 56.96 617th 1489 58.6%
2022 61.35 560th 1514 63.0%
2023 53.68 701st 1502 53.3%
2024 74.14 338th 1505 77.5%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Howard L Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.25 45th 86 47.7%
2019 51.99 55th 103 46.6%
2022 51.65 61st 133 54.1%
2024 64.78 55th 159 65.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Howard L Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.56 370th 1332 72.2%
2019 64.08 410th 1361 69.9%
2021 42.42 739th 1329 44.4%
2022 53.53 593rd 1366 56.6%
2023 44.56 819th 1437 43.0%
2024 71.18 299th 1450 79.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Howard L Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.63 367th 1405 73.9%
2019 65.12 469th 1424 67.1%
2021 60.17 521st 1440 63.8%
2022 62.09 513th 1458 64.8%
2023 51.48 702nd 1459 51.9%
2024 67.69 403rd 1455 72.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Howard L Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.52 378th 897 57.9%
2019 28.75 689th 878 21.5%
2022 39.18 353rd 634 44.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Howard L Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.09 322nd 612 47.4%
2021 77.01 22nd 494 95.5%
2023 49.93 435th 582 25.3%
2024 56.78 361st 669 46.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Military Connected students at Howard L Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.30 25th 76 67.1%
2019 65.74 21st 72 70.8%
2021 36.94 54th 76 28.9%
2022 50.28 45th 85 47.1%
2023 51.53 42nd 81 48.1%
2024 62.43 26th 75 65.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Military Connected Students!

Rank History for Male students at Howard L Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.28 448th 1413 68.3%
2019 68.46 402nd 1430 71.9%
2021 51.02 663rd 1444 54.1%
2022 58.15 595th 1464 59.4%
2023 54.17 660th 1461 54.8%
2024 75.25 298th 1464 79.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Howard L Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.84 182nd 927 80.4%
2019 72.39 175th 949 81.6%
2021 75.12 119th 896 86.7%
2022 68.63 197th 927 78.7%
2023 63.64 267th 933 71.4%
2024 79.01 119th 924 87.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Howard L Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.05 70th 851 91.8%
2019 77.85 111th 865 87.2%
2021 78.10 110th 843 87.0%
2022 75.35 147th 893 83.5%
2023 54.88 362nd 915 60.4%
2024 80.27 118th 951 87.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Howard L Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.32 262nd 1178 77.8%
2019 66.92 363rd 1183 69.3%
2021 48.30 598th 1172 49.0%
2022 60.15 448th 1194 62.5%
2023 64.24 399th 1183 66.3%
2024 74.64 265th 1166 77.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, January 24, 2022

Open Quote This is by far one of the worst schools in Cumberland County. I sadly am writing this review after unbelievable racism that took place against my fifth grade student by the administrative team more pacifically the principal Miss Macado .If your child is caucasian they are treated completely different by the administrative team there’s lack of urgency for education to take place on campus. My 1st grade went almost 2 months without a teacher her daily instruction was being taught by aids this is not ok. I would recommend you request a voluntary transfer if your address places u at the school. Close Quote


by a teacher
Saturday, April 14, 2018

Open Quote I have been in Howard Hall for 5 years. I am a Spanish Immersion teacher and I love the teamwork and family atmosphere in our school! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Open Quote My daughter is in the Spanish Immersion Program (K) and I must admit that I have been pleasantly surprised by the education she is receiving at HHES. I was skeptical about Cumberland County Schools in general but so far they are delivering. As a military family we had the option to leave the area this coming year but have chosen to stay because of the opportunities at Howard Hall and the professionalism of the principal and the entire Howard Hall Team. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, May 23, 2009

Open Quote Has a diverse student population and some of the better teachers have been there for years. But there are lots of new teachers, and many have been coming and going over the last 5 or so years. The newish principle is still getting her bearings. They just added a Spanish Immersion Program (all Spanish all day for those kiddos) which is very exciting and these kids will often bring a schools scores up (hmm, wonder why it was brought to this school?). Because of the diversity, the scores tend to be lower then the two other schools just up the road where there is an almost all white middle class attendance. Over all a good, safe school, but not excellent. Could go a long way in expecting academic improvement and holding the parents to a higher standard. A few (very few) of the oldest teachers are set in their ways and make it very hard if your child doesn't fit what they think a gifted student should be. So be aware if your child has an above average intelligence, but is not a "typical" nerdy kid. You won't get the AG classes! But you will get a typical middle of the road North Carolina education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Howard L Hall Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 251 244 2 11 12 n/a n/a -1 519
1989 242 245 3 17 4 n/a n/a 0 511
1990 250 231 2 16 5 n/a n/a 0 504
1991 233 261 1 21 2 n/a n/a 0 518
1992 238 268 1 19 8 n/a n/a 0 534
1993 249 286 3 13 3 n/a n/a 0 554
1994 236 299 6 20 2 n/a n/a 16 579
1995 321 198 8 24 4 n/a n/a -32 523
1996 321 198 8 24 4 n/a n/a -32 523
1997 270 149 10 22 3 n/a n/a 0 454
1998 287 178 8 25 4 n/a n/a 0 502
1999 259 180 10 29 5 n/a n/a 0 483
2000 235 169 18 28 5 n/a n/a 0 455
2001 260 200 17 22 3 n/a n/a 0 502
2002 245 178 8 34 2 n/a n/a 0 467
2003 245 178 8 34 2 n/a n/a 0 467
2004 274 195 9 35 4 n/a n/a 0 517
2005 252 199 15 45 5 n/a n/a 0 516
2006 266 218 10 41 7 n/a n/a 0 542
2007 264 221 7 44 6 n/a n/a 28 570
2008 252 229 15 44 7 n/a n/a 35 582
2009 267 248 12 38 6 n/a n/a 0 571
2010 280 229 20 48 5 n/a n/a 0 582
2011 276 219 17 75 2 2 45 0 636
2012 276 248 26 84 0 2 44 0 680
2013 276 220 22 103 1 2 43 0 667
2014 236 191 23 85 3 4 44 0 586
2015 266 184 25 90 2 3 36 0 606
2016 238 217 28 103 2 2 38 0 628
2017 247 243 26 118 5 2 41 0 682
2018 265 267 25 125 3 5 47 0 737
2019 260 241 21 104 4 1 55 0 686
2020 254 244 21 96 2 2 47 0 666
2021 206 215 22 94 2 3 45 0 587
2022 193 209 24 120 3 2 50 0 601
2023 198 220 25 102 1 1 53 0 600

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 Howard L Hall Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 519 26.0 19.9 49.7
1989 511 26.0 19.6 47
1990 504 26.0 19.3 51.2
1991 518 25.0 20.7 49.8
1992 534 25.0 21.3 44.9
1993 554 28.0 19.8 47.7
1994 579 32.0 18.1 52.2
1995 523 28.0 18.7 52.8
1996 523 28.0 18.7 52.8
1997 454 25.0 18.2 32.8
1998 502 30.0 16.7 34.9
1999 483 35.0 13.8 45.5
2000 455 21.0 21.7 44.2
2001 502 25.0 20.1 40
2002 467 34.0 13.7 40.3
2003 467 34.0 13.7 40.3
2004 517 31.0 16.7 50.7
2005 516 38.0 13.6 43.6
2006 542 38.0 14.3 42.1
2007 570 n/a n/a 45.8
2008 582 38.9 15.0 n/a
2009 571 37.0 15.4 42.9
2010 582 39.0 14.9 41.9
2011 636 41.0 15.4 44
2012 680 41.5 16.3 47.5
2013 667 40.5 16.4 47.5
2014 586 39.3 14.8 38.7
2015 606 39.0 15.5 40.8
2016 628 40.0 15.7 39.3
2017 682 41.3 16.5 41.9
2018 737 47.0 15.6 39.3
2019 686 47.0 14.5 48
2020 666 46.0 14.4 99.5
2021 587 45.0 13.0 99.5
2022 601 49.0 12.2 99.5
2023 600 42.6 14.0 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 Howard L Hall Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 519 26.0 19.9 49.7
1989 511 26.0 19.6 47
1990 504 26.0 19.3 51.2
1991 518 25.0 20.7 49.8
1992 534 25.0 21.3 44.9
1993 554 28.0 19.8 47.7
1994 579 32.0 18.1 52.2
1995 523 28.0 18.7 52.8
1996 523 28.0 18.7 52.8
1997 454 25.0 18.2 32.8
1998 502 30.0 16.7 34.9
1999 483 35.0 13.8 45.5
2000 455 21.0 21.7 44.2
2001 502 25.0 20.1 40
2002 467 34.0 13.7 40.3
2003 467 34.0 13.7 40.3
2004 517 31.0 16.7 50.7
2005 516 38.0 13.6 43.6
2006 542 38.0 14.3 42.1
2007 570 n/a n/a 45.8
2008 582 38.9 15.0 n/a
2009 571 37.0 15.4 42.9
2010 582 39.0 14.9 41.9
2011 636 41.0 15.4 44
2012 680 41.5 16.3 47.5
2013 667 40.5 16.4 47.5
2014 586 39.3 14.8 38.7
2015 606 39.0 15.5 40.8
2016 628 40.0 15.7 39.3
2017 682 41.3 16.5 41.9
2018 737 47.0 15.6 39.3
2019 686 47.0 14.5 48
2020 666 46.0 14.4 99.5
2021 587 45.0 13.0 99.5
2022 601 49.0 12.2 99.5
2023 600 42.6 14.0 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 Howard L Hall Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $857 (10.0%) $7,699 (90.0%) $8,556

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Howard L Hall Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 449th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 701st of 1502 Elementary schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Howard L Hall Elementary)67.663.3
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)58.955.5
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Howard L Hall Elementary)73.346.8
 26.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)54.146.1
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Howard L Hall Elementary)51.949
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)49.449.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Howard L Hall Elementary)72.564.3
 8.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)57.955.8
 2.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Howard L Hall Elementary)67.252.9
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)53.846.2
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Howard L Hall Elementary)5952
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)53.944.9
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Howard L Hall Elementary)8260.4
 21.6%
   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 Students686600
 12.5%
African American241220
 8.7%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian2125
 19%
Hispanic104102
 1.9%
Pacific Islander11
White260198
 23.8%
Two or More Races5553
 3.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48%99.5%
 51.5%


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Students at Howard L Hall Elementary are 37% African American, 33% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Howard L Hall Elementary ranks 338th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 600 students attended Howard L Hall Elementary.

Students who attend Howard L Hall Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pine Forest Middle
High : Pine Forest High


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