Serving 628 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Don D Steed Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 628 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Don D Steed Elementary serves the northeast part of Raeford, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 6.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Don D Steed Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Don D Steed Elementary School's student population of 628 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
628 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Motto
Passion for Learning, Excellence for All
School Rankings
Don D Steed Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Don D Steed Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#925 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)57%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
4%
Showing 2010–2019. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don D Steed Elementary School's ranking?
Don D Steed Elementary School is ranked #925 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Don D Steed Elementary School often compared to?
Don D Steed Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockfish Hoke Elementary School, Scurlock Elementary School, J W Mclauchlin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Don D Steed Elementary School?
628 students attend Don D Steed Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Don D Steed Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Don D Steed Elementary School?
Don D Steed Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Don D Steed Elementary School offer ?
Don D Steed Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Don D Steed Elementary School part of?
Don D Steed Elementary School is part of Hoke County Schools.
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