Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fayetteville Street 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 239 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Fayetteville Street 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 Fayetteville Street Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Fayetteville Street Elementary School?
239 students attend Fayetteville Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Fayetteville Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fayetteville Street Elementary School?
Fayetteville Street Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fayetteville Street Elementary School offer ?
Fayetteville Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fayetteville Street Elementary School part of?
Fayetteville St School has a wonderful staff that cares about the students. They are there to make sure our children who eventually become their children make it. Letting each one of them know that they can accomplish anything they put their minds to do. They are somebody. I enjoyed my grandson coming to this wonderful school. The spirit that is there must have spoiled over from when I was there, because they teachers wanted us to know that each one of us they were proud of.
- Posted by Parent - shirl
52/14/2007
Fayetteville Street is one of the smallest school's in Durham with one of the biggest and caring staff. The staff are very knowledgeable about curriculum and helping students to succeed. They often go beyond what is required. Parents are encouraged to be apart of the decision making team as well as a part of the classroom.
- Posted by Parent - laman
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 239 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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