Serving 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northwest Harnett Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 553 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Northwest Harnett Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Harnett Elementary School is 0.56, 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 is Northwest Harnett Elementary School's ranking?
Northwest Harnett Elementary School is ranked #1149 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Northwest Harnett Elementary School often compared to?
Northwest Harnett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Harnett Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Northwest Harnett Elementary School?
553 students attend Northwest Harnett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Northwest Harnett Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Harnett Elementary School?
Northwest Harnett Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwest Harnett Elementary School offer ?
Northwest Harnett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Northwest Harnett Elementary School part of?
I went to Lafayette School in 1976-77 when Mr. Cecil Fuquay was Principal, wonderful man. What a great school! There's nothing I can say against the school at all. From the teachers, lunchroom food on to the office staff, it was a great year. I learned a lot that year from Lucille Jordan and Gale Penny. Two teachers that left an impact on me forever! We moved a lot and Layette was always ranked #1in a 7th graders heart and mind back then. Thanks & God Bless, Martha Johnson Wester.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Martha Johnson Wester
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 553 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
