At a glance
Reported students
261
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
442
Fayetteville Street Elementary: 261 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
12.7:1 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
- 207
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.4:1
What the reported data says about Fayetteville Street Elementary
Fayetteville Street Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Durham. It is one of 57 current school records connected to Durham Public Schools. NCES reports 261 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (46%) and Black (45.6%). English learners represent 35.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. 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 Fayetteville Street Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.58 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
- 35.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- 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
- White0.8%
- Hispanic46%
- Black45.6%
- Asian6.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
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 Durham Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
C C Spaulding Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
247 reported students
Morehead Montessori
Elementary · Grades PK–05
278 reported students
Burton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
293 reported students
R N Harris Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
313 reported students
Mangum Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
315 reported students
W G Pearson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
319 reported students
Public schools near Fayetteville Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W G Pearson Elementary Elementary · Durham Public Schools | PK–05 | 319 | 0.4 mi |
| C C Spaulding Elementary Elementary · Durham Public Schools | PK–05 | 247 | 0.9 mi |
| R N Harris Elementary Elementary · Durham Public Schools | PK–05 | 313 | 1.3 mi |
| Burton Elementary Elementary · Durham Public Schools | PK–05 | 293 | 1.4 mi |
| Morehead Montessori Elementary · Durham Public Schools | PK–05 | 278 | 1.7 mi |
| Murray-Massenburg Elementary Elementary · Durham Public Schools | PK–05 | 517 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fayetteville Street Elementary
What grades does Fayetteville Street Elementary serve?
Fayetteville Street Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Durham Public Schools.
How many students attend Fayetteville Street Elementary?
Fayetteville Street Elementary reported 261 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 207 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fayetteville Street Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 261 students and 20.58 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 Fayetteville Street Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fayetteville Street Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Durham Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fayetteville Street Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.3% 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 Fayetteville Street Elementary in?
Fayetteville Street Elementary is part of Durham Public Schools, based in Durham, NC, which operates 57 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fayetteville Street Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include W G Pearson Elementary (0.4 mi), C C Spaulding Elementary (0.9 mi), R N Harris Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.