Very Good
#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
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Students at Stedman Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe 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.
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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stedman PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–1 | 0.3 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| J W Seabrook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Armstrong ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 485 | Compare → |
| Beaver Dam ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | Not available | 108 | Compare → |
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%
- Phone
- (910) 483-3886
- 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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