Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William H Owen 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 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 408 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
William H Owen 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 William H Owen Elementary School is 0.54, 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 William H Owen Elementary School's ranking?
William H Owen Elementary School is ranked #1861 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are William H Owen Elementary School often compared to?
William H Owen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E E Miller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend William H Owen Elementary School?
408 students attend William H Owen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of William H Owen Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William H Owen Elementary School?
William H Owen Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does William H Owen Elementary School offer ?
William H Owen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William H Owen Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is William H Owen Elementary School located?
William H Owen Elementary School is located in the Douglas Byrd neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 14 other public schools located in Douglas Byrd.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 408 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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