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Vanstory Hills Elementary

400 FOXHALL RD FAYETTEVILLE NC 28303

Top 25% School in North Carolina

Ranked 109 of 246 in North Carolina

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About Vanstory Hills Elementary

Vanstory Hills Elementary School is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and serves grades 2-5. The school has a reputation for strong academics and community involvement. Students typically demonstrate academic success above the state average, and over 60% of all students reach proficient levels in both reading and math. The school also celebrates additional achievements outside of the classroom, most notably the Battle of the Books team, which received recognition at the regional event in 2025. Parents receive effective communication via monthly newsletters, yearly handbooks, and choose Cumberland Family Academy for building a better culture of learning, and many more resources to support maintaining involvement in their child's learning journey. The school excels in providing a supportive community, military family programs, and a positive school climate to help students be engaged and successful, becoming one of the best elementary schools in North Carolina.

Vanstory Hills Elementary Contact Information

Address

400 FOXHALL RD FAYETTEVILLE NC 28303

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Phone

(910) 483-0809

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
7
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
469
Total Students
$49901
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 109 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Vanstory Hills Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 48%
Asian 4.1%
Hispanic 11.9%
Black 26.9%
Two+ Races 8.7%
Native Am. 0.8%
White
48%
Asian
4.1%
Hispanic
11.9%
Black
26.9%
Two+ Races
8.7%
Native Am.
0.8%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 469
47.3%
222 Female
52.7%
247 Male

Student Population

469 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15.1 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Vanstory Hills welcomed families to the new 2024-25 school year and promoted their celebration of National Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month.

FAQ

Q: Is there gifted programming at Vanstory Hills Elementary?

A: Yes, there are ways for advanced learners to participate in enrichment activities.

Q: What does Vanstory Hills Elementary do to encourage kindness and respect?

A: Both staff and students participate in character building lessons and participate in school-wide campaigns related to kindness.

Q: Does Vanstory Hills Elementary have seasonal events?

A: Yes, there are fairs, performances, and themed activities to celebrate the seasons.

Q: Does Vanstory Hills Elementary have a PTA?

A: Yes, the PTA helps with events, fundraisers, and school programming.

Q: Will students participate in school sports at Vanstory Hills Elementary?

A: Yes, there will be opportunities for students to participate in age appropriate athletic opportunities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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