At a glance
Reported students
514
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
482.5
Vanstory Hills Elementary: 514 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 447
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Vanstory Hills Elementary
Vanstory Hills Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 02–05 in Fayetteville. It is one of 86 current school records connected to Cumberland County Schools. NCES reports 514 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (44.4%) and Black (27.8%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Vanstory Hills Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.4%
- Hispanic16.1%
- Black27.8%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cumberland County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Benjamin J Martin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
522 reported students
C Wayne Collier Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
532 reported students
Loyd E Auman Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
495 reported students
Brentwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
494 reported students
Morganton Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
491 reported students
Howard L Hall Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
539 reported students
Public schools near Vanstory Hills Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma O Easom Elementary Elementary · Cumberland County Schools | KG–01 | 301 | 1.1 mi |
| Glendale Acres Elementary Elementary · Cumberland County Schools | PK–02 | 251 | 1.5 mi |
| Margaret Willis Elementary Elementary · Cumberland County Schools | PK–05 | 296 | 1.7 mi |
| Ashley Elementary Elementary · Cumberland County Schools | 03–05 | 180 | 1.7 mi |
| William H Owen Elementary Elementary · Cumberland County Schools | PK–05 | 393 | 1.8 mi |
| Montclair Elementary Elementary · Cumberland County Schools | PK–05 | 433 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Vanstory Hills Elementary
What grades does Vanstory Hills Elementary serve?
Vanstory Hills Elementary reports grades 02–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cumberland County Schools.
How many students attend Vanstory Hills Elementary?
Vanstory Hills Elementary reported 514 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 447 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Vanstory Hills Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 514 students and 32.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Vanstory Hills Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Vanstory Hills Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cumberland County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Vanstory Hills Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Vanstory Hills Elementary in?
Vanstory Hills Elementary is part of Cumberland County Schools, based in Fayetteville, NC, which operates 86 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Vanstory Hills Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alma O Easom Elementary (1.1 mi), Glendale Acres Elementary (1.5 mi), Margaret Willis Elementary (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.