College Lakes Elementary vs Westarea Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Lakes Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students
Westarea Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
546 students
| Measure | College Lakes Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina | Westarea Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #752 of 1,457 | #1244 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38000 of 50,301 | #46740 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 459 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 18% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 16.8).
- •College Lakes Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 18%).
- •College Lakes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Westarea Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 98.5%).
- •College Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.2).
- •Westarea Elementary is the larger school with 546 students compared with 459.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is College Lakes Elementary better than Westarea Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), College Lakes Elementary ranks higher (30.8 vs 16.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are College Lakes Elementary and Westarea Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Lakes Elementary: 459. Westarea Elementary: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Lakes Elementary and Westarea Elementary rank in North Carolina?
College Lakes Elementary is 752nd of 1,457 and Westarea Elementary is 1244th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).