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#510 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 19% in state

Stedman Elementary

Elementary School · Cumberland County Schools · Stedman, NC

A Cumberland County Schools elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7370 Clinton Road Hwy 24, Stedman, NC 28391

  • Math 72% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 65% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72.4% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.3% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.7 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+21.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$12,118
Chronic Absenteeism27.4%

Students at Stedman Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency65%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Stedman Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,227

Median home value

$184,300

Median rent

$875/mo

College educated

20.5%

Homeownership

78.1%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28391; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Stedman PrimaryEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–10.3 mi160Compare →
J W Seabrook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–53.8 mi280Compare →
Armstrong ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–5Not available485Compare →
Beaver Dam ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.3K–5Not available108Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Cumberland County Schools

Schools in district
86
Rank in district
#13 of 84
District spending per student
$12,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stedman Elementary is listed in Cumberland County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stedman Elementary

Stedman Elementary is a public elementary school in Stedman, NC, part of Cumberland County Schools, serving approximately 277 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #510 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stedman Elementary

What grades does Stedman Elementary serve?

Stedman Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Stedman Elementary?

Stedman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stedman Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Stedman Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stedman Elementary rank in NC?

Stedman Elementary ranks #510 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Stedman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Stedman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Stedman Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stedman Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Stedman Elementary a charter school?

No, Stedman Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Stedman Elementary a Title I school?

No, Stedman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stedman Elementary?

98.9% of students at Stedman Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
277
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cumberland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.4%
Area population (ZIP 28391)
5,956
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
37.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28391; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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