New Century International Elementary

Summary:

New Century International Elementary is a public elementary school in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serving 686 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.

New Century International Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 25.07% White, 41.55% African American, 16.47% Hispanic, and other ethnicities. The school has shown strong academic performance, particularly in science, where 79.8% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the Cumberland County (66.5%) and North Carolina (66.2%) averages. The school has also performed well for several student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and gifted and talented students.

However, New Century International Elementary faces significant challenges, with an extremely high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients at 99.56% in 2022-2023, much higher than nearby schools. While the school outperforms many of its neighbors in academic measures, its statewide ranking has declined over the years, suggesting it may be struggling to keep pace with improvements in other schools across the state. Nearby schools like Stoney Point Elementary and E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary have higher overall statewide rankings and better performance in mathematics and reading.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7465 Century Circle
       Fayetteville, NC  28306


(910) 487-2340

District: Cumberland County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
527th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,286 Help


Students who attend New Century International Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    New Century International Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  686

Racial breakdown:

African American:
41.5%
White:
25.1%
Hispanic:
16.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Compare Details New Century International Elementary ranks better than 65% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 13th 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 62.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at New Century International Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (41.5%), White (25.1%), Hispanic (16.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Century International Elementary is 13.2, which is the 22nd best among 46 elementary schools in the Cumberland County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Century International Elementary is $9,286. 35 elementary schools in the Cumberland County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Century International Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks New Century International Elementary 527th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See New Century International 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 New Century International Elementary

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Rank History for all students at New Century International Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 63.23 562nd 1381 59.3%
2012 69.87 412th 1388 70.3%
2013 59.13 535th 1403 61.9%
2014 49.74 703rd 1390 49.4%
2015 62.45 527th 1440 63.4%
2016 62.76 515th 1425 63.9%
2017 62.00 536th 1429 62.5%
2018 66.18 479th 1434 66.6%
2019 69.09 421st 1473 71.4%
2021 38.17 894th 1489 40.0%
2022 59.47 601st 1514 60.3%
2023 59.17 594th 1502 60.5%
2024 62.79 527th 1505 65.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at New Century International Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.27 47th 103 54.4%
2021 48.13 44th 97 54.6%
2022 64.21 39th 133 70.7%
2023 37.80 103rd 154 33.1%
2024 60.29 64th 159 59.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at New Century International Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.89 318th 801 60.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New Century International Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.79 440th 1332 67.0%
2019 70.63 302nd 1361 77.8%
2021 32.90 907th 1329 31.8%
2022 48.77 678th 1366 50.4%
2023 55.94 579th 1437 59.7%
2024 61.38 473rd 1450 67.4%
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Rank History for Female students at New Century International Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.78 379th 1405 73.0%
2019 71.75 353rd 1424 75.2%
2021 33.07 939th 1440 34.8%
2022 53.59 657th 1458 54.9%
2023 54.73 641st 1459 56.1%
2024 66.85 416th 1455 71.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at New Century International Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.11 415th 897 53.7%
2019 55.56 298th 878 66.1%
2021 17.03 626th 646 3.1%
2022 18.33 605th 634 4.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at New Century International Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.98 306th 612 50.0%
2021 54.39 296th 494 40.1%
2022 69.69 80th 500 84.0%
2024 65.51 201st 669 70.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at New Century International Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.50 7th 76 90.8%
2019 54.65 39th 72 45.8%
2021 31.63 58th 76 23.7%
2022 50.72 43rd 85 49.4%
2023 38.50 56th 81 30.9%
2024 71.18 18th 75 76.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Military Connected Students!

Rank History for Male students at New Century International Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.14 564th 1413 60.1%
2019 63.83 471st 1430 67.1%
2021 42.24 816th 1444 43.5%
2022 62.54 523rd 1464 64.3%
2023 60.94 547th 1461 62.6%
2024 57.04 609th 1464 58.4%
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Rank History for African American students at New Century International Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.61 214th 927 76.9%
2019 77.77 127th 949 86.6%
2021 38.29 524th 896 41.5%
2022 70.93 180th 927 80.6%
2023 75.37 148th 933 84.1%
2024 71.73 173rd 924 81.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at New Century International Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.04 123rd 851 85.5%
2019 80.53 95th 865 89.0%
2021 79.44 105th 843 87.5%
2022 79.78 101st 893 88.7%
2023 65.49 228th 915 75.1%
2024 58.01 346th 951 63.6%
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Rank History for White students at New Century International Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.44 170th 1178 85.6%
2019 66.84 364th 1183 69.2%
2021 36.93 771st 1172 34.2%
2022 51.52 598th 1194 49.9%
2023 66.33 367th 1183 69.0%
2024 66.51 362nd 1166 69.0%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, April 13, 2018

Open Quote Love the Chinese Immersion program! I've had three children go through NCIES, and I've been very happy with it. Great staff, and it really feels like a community. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, November 11, 2013

Open Quote Best school in the county!
Great Chinese immersion program
Awesome administration and coaches
Located in a thriving part of Fayetteville, NC Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, January 16, 2012

Open Quote This school is only two years old yet has come so far with impacting so many kiddos in a life changing way. Their educational standards are high and they foster a love of learning atmosphere. Our kindergardener and fifth grader love NCIES! When I asked what they liked best? Our littlest said enthusiastically Chinese class (songs and stories)! Our big guy said its by far the teachers and orchestra (violin). He informed me after his first day of fifth grade that he has the best teacher in the world! Its half way through the year and he still resounds that very statement to be true and learned an enormous amount to include jumping to 6.8 grade reading level. So thankful!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for New Century International Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 238 226 11 106 6 1 45 0 633
2012 243 273 10 109 9 1 43 0 688
2013 228 286 12 111 9 1 41 0 688
2014 238 290 17 112 6 3 57 0 723
2015 267 283 17 108 5 4 56 0 740
2016 270 288 24 99 4 1 61 0 747
2017 280 324 18 106 3 2 65 0 798
2018 266 312 19 112 5 1 74 0 789
2019 239 266 20 118 10 2 76 0 731
2020 233 268 26 113 9 2 71 0 722
2021 184 245 27 108 7 3 76 0 650
2022 173 269 17 117 6 5 76 0 663
2023 172 285 31 113 7 1 77 0 686

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 New Century International Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 633 35.5 17.7 46.8
2012 688 42.6 16.1 46.9
2013 688 43.4 15.8 49.7
2014 723 49.0 14.7 52
2015 740 52.0 14.2 46.6
2016 747 49.0 15.2 48.5
2017 798 53.0 15.0 51.8
2018 789 58.5 13.4 52.2
2019 731 54.0 13.5 49.7
2020 722 50.6 14.2 99.3
2021 650 48.0 13.5 99.5
2022 663 47.0 14.1 99.5
2023 686 51.7 13.2 99.6

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 New Century International Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 633 35.5 17.7 46.8
2012 688 42.6 16.1 46.9
2013 688 43.4 15.8 49.7
2014 723 49.0 14.7 52
2015 740 52.0 14.2 46.6
2016 747 49.0 15.2 48.5
2017 798 53.0 15.0 51.8
2018 789 58.5 13.4 52.2
2019 731 54.0 13.5 49.7
2020 722 50.6 14.2 99.3
2021 650 48.0 13.5 99.5
2022 663 47.0 14.1 99.5
2023 686 51.7 13.2 99.6

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 New Century International Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,041 (11.2%) $8,245 (88.8%) $9,286

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

Impact of COVID-19 on New Century International 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 421st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 594th of 1502 Elementary schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Century International Elementary)64.359.8
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)58.955.5
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (New Century International Elementary)51.755.4
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)54.146.1
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Century International Elementary)64.554
 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 (New Century International Elementary)74.163.7
 10.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)57.955.8
 2.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Century International Elementary)67.954.5
 13.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)53.846.2
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (New Century International Elementary)74.852.5
 22.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)53.944.9
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (New Century International Elementary)83.366.3
 17%
   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 Students731686
 6.2%
African American266285
 7.1%
American Indian107
 30%
Asian2031
 55%
Hispanic118113
 4.2%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White239172
 28%
Two or More Races7677
 1.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.7%99.6%
 49.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 686 students attended New Century International Elementary.

Students who attend New Century International Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : New Century International Middle

Students at New Century International Elementary are 42% African American, 25% White, 16% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 1% American Indian.

New Century International Elementary ranks 527th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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