J W Coon Elementary
Fayetteville, NC 28304
Phone: (910) 425-6141
Fax: (910) 425-0878
District: Cumberland County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 197 students
J W Coon 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 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
J W Coon Elementary is a public school located in Fayetteville, NC. 197 students attend J W Coon Elementary.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 2/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 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. |
Posted: August 7, 2025
Posted: August 7, 2025
Posted: August 7, 2025
Posted: August 7, 2025
Posted: August 7, 2025
Posted: August 7, 2025
Posted: August 7, 2025
As a parent of a student with disabilities, I expected J W Coon to provide basic accommodations and support. Instead, we experienced:
MEDICATION REFUSAL: Despite providing documentation, staff wouldn't administer prescribed medication while constantly complaining about "missing paperwork" and even after they had the updated instructions, they did not give him his medication.
NO ACADEMIC SUPPORT: Teachers compared my child to neurotypical students and demanded equal performance without providing required accommodations
504 PLAN VIOLATIONS: Ignored legally-binding accommodations and actively blocked IEP evaluation despite clear need
ZERO COMMUNICATION: Never informed me about problems until they became crises
HOSTILE TO DISABILITY NEEDS: Staff seemed annoyed by requests for basic supports
This school creates impossible barriers for students who learn differently. If your child has an IEP/504, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere - JW Coon will fight against providing services rather than help your child succeed.
Posted: August 7, 2025
Posted: May 28, 2025
I was highly disappointed in the lack of support for a student who needed special education services. Parents were highly involved and advocating for their student. The school administrators didn't respond to emails that the parents sent or emails from the child's medical team. They didn't administer medication or accommodations correctly. The student was removed from a classroom and they still allowed that teacher to be in charge of the student which further escalated behaviors and took no responsibility for their part. This child has been falling through the cracks and it is the school that has failed them. Lack of communication, professionalism, medical care, equity, and compassion.
Posted: May 28, 2025
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Posted: May 28, 2025
Posted: November 5, 2021
Posted: November 5, 2021
Posted: November 5, 2021
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Posted: November 5, 2021
MRS GARLAND IS THE BEST! MY CHILD WAS BEHIND SHE IS SUFFIENT CAUGHT UP
Posted: November 5, 2021
Posted: November 5, 2021
Posted: November 5, 2021
Posted: July 28, 2012
my son attended kindergarten at JW Coons and I can say the school is awesome! Each member of the staff is attentive to the childrens needs and his teacher Ms. Ashley Voter and Ms. Tillman are examples of what teachers should be about. Excellent principal and will only stay in this district while he is in k-5.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 2.2 mi | |
| 2 | Brookshire | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 2.4 mi | |
| 3 | Arran Lakes West | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 2.4 mi | |
| 4 | Haymount | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 3.5 mi | |
| 5 | The Preserve At Grand Oaks | Apartment Complex | Fayetteville | NC | 4.1 mi | |
| 6 | Surrey Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 4.6 mi | |
| 7 | Cliffdale West | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 6.1 mi | |
| 8 | Mill Creek Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 6.2 mi | |
| 9 | Scotts Mill at Treyburn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 6.9 mi | |
| 10 | Trappers Run | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Raeford | NC | 7.3 mi | |
| 11 | College Lakes | Area of Town | Fayetteville | NC | 7.9 mi | |
| 12 | Kinwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 8.8 mi | |
| 13 | Inverness | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 9.2 mi | |
| 14 | Patriot Park Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 9.2 mi | |
| 15 | Stonegate Apartments | Apartment Complex | Spring Lake | NC | 9.5 mi | |
| 16 | Kings Grant | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 10.8 mi | |
| 17 | Stone Creek Subdivision | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 11.5 mi | |
| 18 | Deerfield | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Spring Lake | NC | 11.6 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Center of Fayetteville | Fayetteville | NC | 4.8 mi | |
| 2 | Fayetteville | Fayetteville | NC | 4.8 mi | |
| 3 | Eastwood Ave & Kentberry Ct. | Fayetteville | NC | 6.7 mi | |
| 4 | Spring Lake by Ft Bragg Base | Spring Lake | NC | 9.1 mi | |
| 5 | Vander | Vander | NC | 9.3 mi | |
| 6 | Spring Lake | Spring Lake | NC | 9.7 mi | |
| 7 | North Ramsey Road | Fayetteville | NC | 13 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Pope Field | 9.7 mi. |
| Fort Bragg | 12.8 mi. |
| Camp Mackall | 30.4 mi. |
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