Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C Wayne Collier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C Wayne Collier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
C Wayne Collier Elementary School's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
C Wayne Collier Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C Wayne Collier Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1964 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
41%
25%
White
26%
44%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C Wayne Collier Elementary School's ranking?
C Wayne Collier Elementary School is ranked #1964 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are C Wayne Collier Elementary School often compared to?
C Wayne Collier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockfish Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend C Wayne Collier Elementary School?
526 students attend C Wayne Collier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of C Wayne Collier Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C Wayne Collier Elementary School?
C Wayne Collier Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does C Wayne Collier Elementary School offer ?
C Wayne Collier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is C Wayne Collier Elementary School part of?
C Wayne Collier Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is C Wayne Collier Elementary School located?
C Wayne Collier Elementary School is located in the South View neighborhood of Hope Mills, NC. There are 5 other public schools located in South View.
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