Wayne Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2023)

910 W Harnett St
Dunn, NC 28334
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 284 students in grades 4-5, Wayne Avenue 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 was 15% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
284 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
#2546 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wayne Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wayne Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wayne Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wayne Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
29%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wayne Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
45%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wayne Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
20%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wayne Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wayne Avenue Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Wayne Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wayne Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wayne Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wayne Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Wayne Avenue Elementary School is ranked #2546 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Wayne Avenue Elementary School?
284 students attend Wayne Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Wayne Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne Avenue Elementary School?
Wayne Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wayne Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Wayne Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Wayne Avenue Elementary School part of?
Wayne Avenue Elementary School is part of Harnett County Schools School District.

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