Don D Steed Elementary School

800 Phillipi Church Rd
Raeford, NC 28376
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 677 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 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Online School/Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 677 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Don D Steed Elementary School's student population of 677 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
677 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 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 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#925 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Don D Steed Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Don D Steed Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Don D Steed Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Don D Steed Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
29%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Don D Steed Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
27%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Don D Steed Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Don D Steed Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Don D Steed Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Don D Steed Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Don D Steed Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Don D Steed Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
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?
677 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 White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don D Steed Elementary School?
Don D Steed Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Don D Steed Elementary School part of?
Don D Steed Elementary School is part of Hoke County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Online School/Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 677 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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