Serving 185 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Teresa C Berrien 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 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Teresa C Berrien Elementary School's student population of 185 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Teresa C Berrien 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 Teresa C Berrien Elementary School is 0.38, which is less 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
#2400 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
78%
25%
White
5%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teresa C Berrien Elementary School's ranking?
Teresa C Berrien Elementary School is ranked #2400 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Teresa C Berrien Elementary School?
185 students attend Teresa C Berrien Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Teresa C Berrien Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Teresa C Berrien Elementary School?
Teresa C Berrien Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Teresa C Berrien Elementary School offer ?
Teresa C Berrien Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Teresa C Berrien Elementary School part of?
Teresa C Berrien Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Teresa C Berrien Elementary School located?
Teresa C Berrien Elementary School is located in the Terry Sanford neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 11 other public schools located in Terry Sanford.
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