Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stedman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Stedman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Stedman Elementary School's student population of 271 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
Stedman Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stedman Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
13%
25%
White
61%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Stedman Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Stedman Elementary School often compared to?
Stedman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Armstrong Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Stedman Elementary School?
271 students attend Stedman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Stedman Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stedman Elementary School?
Stedman Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stedman Elementary School offer ?
Stedman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stedman Elementary School part of?
Stedman Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Stedman Elementary School located?
Stedman Elementary School is located in the Cape Fear neighborhood of Stedman, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Cape Fear.
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