William H Owen Elementary
Fayetteville, NC 28304
Phone: (910) 425-6163
Fax: (910) 425-6165
District: Cumberland County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 387 students
William H Owen Elementary, a public school located in Fayetteville, NC, serves grades PK-5 in the Cumberland County School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
William H Owen Elementary is a public school located in Fayetteville, NC. 387 students attend William H Owen Elementary.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
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| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Course Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Grade Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
| Student Growth | 7/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
Worrisome patterns of chronic student absenteeism have been identified.
Posted: November 18, 2022
It is a great school helps alot with the kids . They are very quick to help out a student and is very kind at the front decks and the P and the AP is very helpful and love to come to class to help out students.
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Posted: December 13, 2017
The teachers put their heart and soul into educating the kids at school. They their education personal.
Posted: December 13, 2017
They are very effective in all that they do. They teach with a purpose.
Posted: December 13, 2017
They lead by example safe respectful on time on point. From the front door.
Posted: December 13, 2017
There is a great respectful, responsible loving caring and kind leader there. Welcomes you with open arms.
Posted: December 13, 2017
William H Owen welcomes the behaviorally challenged, learning challenged, and physically challenged. This is a global school everyone is welcomed.
Posted: December 13, 2017
There is a 0 tolerance at school and especially for bullying of any kind
Posted: December 13, 2017
I would give it a 10 x 10. I am really satisfied with this school and all it does.
Posted: December 10, 2017
My experience at the school will score a 9. Dedicated teachers and excellent leadership in the Principal and Assistant Principal,this combination provides a nurturing environment for my children.
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Posted: May 23, 2016
As much as our teacher is able, with often no support from administrators, she gets these kids to push themselves. I don't see it in every classroom though, sadly.
Posted: May 23, 2016
Posted: May 23, 2016
I think the school can do more to develop personal responsibility and integrity, especially by example by administrators. It takes more than just a catchy saying to get kids behind a movement. I feel like the school works more with consequences and punishments as opposed to motivations and equity.
Posted: May 23, 2016
Thank you to our favorite teacher, SeƱorita Escobar, for your constant dedication, tireless efforts, and loving care of our daughter for the past 2 years. She excels because of your energy, organization, and consistency in the classroom. Your smile means the world to her, and your genuine care for each of the kids in your class means the world to me! We love you!
Posted: May 30, 2015
It always can be better. I hope the principal realizes that communication and respect for parents is a "must have"
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Posted: October 26, 2014
My daughter is in the 5th grade and has been in the Spanish program since Kindergarten. They brought in a new Principal this year as well as a new jail like military system. My daughter comes home every day saying she feels like she is in prison and that is not good. I understand protecting our kids but at least make them understand what the system and doors are there for. Then when doing this do not put a military Principal in the school that shows no concern or care for the students. Mrs. Carter was the best every day I brought my child to school I felt comfortable in knowing she had my daughters best interest in mind and heart. She cared for her students and made them feel comfortable. She was also very professional and spoke eloquently. This new Principal cannot even get through the announcements in the morning without sound ignorance when reading off of a paper over the loud speaker. I have not heard such a horrible thing in my life from a school staff member with an education. She is not setting a good example for to the students. I hope she is only temporary and they can do better than this even though my daughter will not be here another year.
Posted: November 13, 2013
Our daughter has been attending to the Spanish Immersion for four years now at Owen Elementary. I am I native Spanish speaking parent and Spanish teacher , as well( not at W.H Owen). So, as a professional I know that at her 4th grade level she is speaking and writing Spanish to the equivalent of a College level Spanish. She has attended since first grade and has been so successful. She can not only speak , write and read in Spanish, but also in English using the phonetics learned for the Spanish language. Every school district should offer this wonderful program! Especially when we all know that business will soon be requiring it's employees to be bilingual in order to receive a much higher salary. Parents do not be afraid....your child will be successful throughout school and triumphant in the future. The principal Mrs. Carter and her professional staff has surely taking this school to a great level of excellency!. Thanks to all great teachers there!...keep the good work @ W.H Owen Elementary! we surely value it...
Posted: April 18, 2012
The cafeteria staff are very wonderful in making sure our children gets a great nutritionist meal. When a child does not have money or a child is at the ending blance they will still make sure that child is feed. I want to exspecially give a great thanks to Mrs.Monica and Mrs.Asha they are very friendly and always talk and have a smile on there faces when they see the kids come in the morning and when they see them at the end of the day. Thank you again Owen's Cafeteria Staff Great Job in taking care of our kids meals..
Posted: November 8, 2011
My daughter is in the Spanish immersion program with Senorita Zabaleta this year. I have found that this program is the best thing at this school! I do not care for the school unless you are planning on enrolling your child in this program. Snta. Zabaleta is great with my daughter. She is speaking more and more in Spanish and actually reading more in Spanish than in English. I just love what she is doing with this program at this school. I really can not understand how parents can not be involved in their child's education. But this school is seriously lacking parent involvement! We just love Snta. Zabaleta though!!!!
Posted: July 19, 2011
My daugther is in the Spanish Immersion Porgram, and we love it. Her reading and math skills have gone through the roof. I wold recommed this school to anybody.
Posted: June 13, 2011
I am a parent as well as a staff member a Owen Elementary. I have nothing but great things to say about the school and this fabulous Spanish Immersion program. My son has attended since Kindergarten and has been so successful. He can not only read in Spanish, but also in English using the phonetics learned for the Spanish language. Every school district should offer this wonderful program! Especially when we all know that business will soon be requiring it's employees to be bilingual in order to receive a much higher salary. Parents do not be afraid....your child will be successful throughout school and triumphant in the future.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Westwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 1.5 mi | |
| 2 | Brookshire | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 2.8 mi | |
| 3 | Haymount | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 3 mi | |
| 4 | Arran Lakes West | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 3 mi | |
| 5 | The Preserve At Grand Oaks | Apartment Complex | Fayetteville | NC | 3.8 mi | |
| 6 | Surrey Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 5.2 mi | |
| 7 | Cliffdale West | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 6.3 mi | |
| 8 | Mill Creek Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 6.9 mi | |
| 9 | Scotts Mill at Treyburn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 7.1 mi | |
| 10 | College Lakes | Area of Town | Fayetteville | NC | 7.2 mi | |
| 11 | Trappers Run | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Raeford | NC | 7.8 mi | |
| 12 | Kinwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 8.1 mi | |
| 13 | Inverness | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 8.5 mi | |
| 14 | Patriot Park Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 8.5 mi | |
| 15 | Stonegate Apartments | Apartment Complex | Spring Lake | NC | 8.9 mi | |
| 16 | Kings Grant | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 10.1 mi | |
| 17 | Deerfield | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Spring Lake | NC | 11 mi | |
| 18 | Stone Creek Subdivision | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 11 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Center of Fayetteville | Fayetteville | NC | 4.3 mi | |
| 2 | Fayetteville | Fayetteville | NC | 4.4 mi | |
| 3 | Eastwood Ave & Kentberry Ct. | Fayetteville | NC | 6 mi | |
| 4 | Spring Lake by Ft Bragg Base | Spring Lake | NC | 8.5 mi | |
| 5 | Vander | Vander | NC | 9 mi | |
| 6 | Spring Lake | Spring Lake | NC | 9.1 mi | |
| 7 | North Ramsey Road | Fayetteville | NC | 12.3 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Pope Field | 9.1 mi. |
| Fort Bragg | 12.8 mi. |
| Camp Mackall | 30.7 mi. |
