Stedman Elementary

Summary:

Stedman Elementary is a public elementary school located in Stedman, North Carolina, serving 271 students in grades K-5. As part of the Cumberland County Schools district, Stedman Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, particularly in Mathematics and Science.

Stedman Elementary's standout performance is evident across various metrics. The school's 5th-grade students achieved 80.3% proficiency in Science, compared to 66.5% for the district and 66.2% for the state. Stedman Elementary also excels in supporting diverse student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in North Carolina for the performance of female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This diverse student population is a key strength of the school, providing a rich learning environment.

Despite having an exceptionally high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, over 98% of its students, Stedman Elementary maintains its strong academic performance, outperforming many nearby schools in the Cumberland County Schools district, such as Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School, Walker-Spivey Elementary, and Sunnyside Elementary. The school's consistent performance, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggests that it has implemented effective teaching and learning strategies that have allowed it to continue delivering high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7370 Clinton Road Hwy 24
       Stedman, NC  28391


(910) 483-3886

District: Cumberland County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
179th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,859 Help


Students who attend Stedman Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mac Williams Middle
High:    Cape Fear High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  271

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.3%
Two or more races:
14.0%
African American:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stedman Elementary ranks better than 88.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 46 ranked elementary schools in the Cumberland County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Stedman Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61.3%), two or more races (14%), African American (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stedman Elementary is 10.8, which is the 4th best among 46 elementary schools in the Cumberland County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stedman Elementary is $11,859, which is the 8th highest among 46 elementary schools in the Cumberland County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stedman Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Stedman Elementary 179th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Stedman Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Cumberland County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland County Schools 138th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stedman Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Stedman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.44 550th 1276 56.9%
2007 53.47 680th 1293 47.4%
2008 63.40 481st 1324 63.7%
2009 81.41 176th 1354 87.0%
2010 83.03 143rd 1363 89.5%
2011 85.02 125th 1381 90.9%
2012 88.12 63rd 1388 95.5%
2013 82.38 198th 1403 85.9%
2014 86.17 151st 1390 89.1%
2015 88.01 120th 1440 91.7%
2016 74.10 324th 1425 77.3%
2017 74.15 338th 1429 76.3%
2018 68.45 432nd 1434 69.9%
2019 81.07 219th 1473 85.1%
2021 74.18 328th 1489 78.0%
2022 89.82 112th 1514 92.6%
2023 87.19 143rd 1502 90.5%
2024 84.68 179th 1505 88.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Stedman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.13 41st 801 94.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stedman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.80 558th 1332 58.1%
2019 85.77 90th 1361 93.4%
2021 76.34 185th 1329 86.1%
2022 96.47 13th 1366 99.0%
2023 86.76 81st 1437 94.4%
2024 86.32 79th 1450 94.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Stedman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.75 415th 1405 70.5%
2019 81.59 185th 1424 87.0%
2021 67.26 396th 1440 72.5%
2022 86.89 132nd 1458 90.9%
2023 86.59 125th 1459 91.4%
2024 79.35 224th 1455 84.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Stedman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.28 314th 897 65.0%
2019 70.92 142nd 878 83.8%
2021 61.16 164th 646 74.6%
2022 88.09 27th 634 95.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Stedman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.70 369th 612 39.7%
2022 54.57 306th 500 38.8%
2023 67.99 102nd 582 82.5%
2024 71.13 23rd 669 96.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Stedman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.38 3rd 81 96.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Stedman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.26 449th 1413 68.2%
2019 76.23 270th 1430 81.1%
2021 75.09 315th 1444 78.2%
2022 88.53 119th 1464 91.9%
2023 83.98 167th 1461 88.6%
2024 85.09 158th 1464 89.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Stedman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.84 264th 927 71.5%
2019 66.88 232nd 949 75.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stedman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.46 126th 915 86.2%
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Rank History for White students at Stedman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.61 514th 1178 56.4%
2019 72.30 285th 1183 75.9%
2021 69.74 314th 1172 73.2%
2022 83.22 151st 1194 87.4%
2023 79.30 192nd 1183 83.8%
2024 71.05 314th 1166 73.1%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Friday, January 20, 2017

Open Quote My child goes to Stedman Primary. We love them school and staff and they're all doing a wonderful job teaching curriculum as well as manners! I just wish they had more fun time. (Class parties, projects, recess, ect..) I feel my kid is safe though and very well loved and looked after. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Stedman Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 153 38 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 199
1998 170 43 2 4 4 n/a n/a 0 223
1999 165 38 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 211
2000 160 48 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 216
2001 153 44 1 7 4 n/a n/a 0 209
2002 164 49 1 4 7 n/a n/a 0 225
2003 164 49 1 4 7 n/a n/a 0 225
2004 177 41 1 5 9 n/a n/a 0 233
2005 195 39 0 12 11 n/a n/a 0 257
2006 210 47 1 13 12 n/a n/a 0 283
2007 220 35 1 10 14 n/a n/a 10 290
2008 237 39 2 8 13 n/a n/a 10 309
2009 236 50 4 9 9 n/a n/a 0 308
2010 233 49 0 7 9 n/a n/a 0 298
2011 222 38 2 21 6 1 16 0 306
2012 196 35 3 22 9 0 17 0 282
2013 200 31 2 22 12 0 18 0 285
2014 203 43 2 23 15 1 17 0 304
2015 190 48 1 18 15 0 17 0 289
2016 213 46 0 13 13 0 18 0 303
2017 220 58 0 20 8 0 24 0 330
2018 199 42 0 27 9 0 27 0 304
2019 193 44 0 26 7 0 36 0 306
2020 198 40 2 31 4 0 37 0 312
2021 165 36 3 29 4 0 40 0 277
2022 165 31 1 27 4 0 40 0 268
2023 166 35 1 25 6 0 38 0 271

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Stedman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 199 12.0 16.6 25.6
1998 223 17.0 13.1 25.1
1999 211 16.0 13.2 45
2000 216 11.0 19.6 46.8
2001 209 9.0 23.2 45.5
2002 225 17.0 13.2 51.6
2003 225 17.0 13.2 51.6
2004 233 18.0 12.9 51.1
2005 257 21.0 12.2 57.2
2006 283 21.0 13.5 52.3
2007 290 n/a n/a 53.6
2008 309 25.0 12.4 n/a
2009 308 24.1 12.8 43.8
2010 298 24.1 12.3 46
2011 306 23.4 13.0 51.3
2012 282 22.5 12.5 47.2
2013 285 22.4 12.7 49.8
2014 304 23.6 12.8 56.6
2015 289 24.0 12.0 54.3
2016 303 24.0 12.6 48.2
2017 330 24.6 13.4 59.1
2018 304 22.6 13.4 99
2019 306 25.0 12.2 99
2020 312 25.0 12.4 99
2021 277 25.9 10.6 98.9
2022 268 24.9 10.7 98.9
2023 271 25.0 10.8 98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Stedman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 199 12.0 16.6 25.6
1998 223 17.0 13.1 25.1
1999 211 16.0 13.2 45
2000 216 11.0 19.6 46.8
2001 209 9.0 23.2 45.5
2002 225 17.0 13.2 51.6
2003 225 17.0 13.2 51.6
2004 233 18.0 12.9 51.1
2005 257 21.0 12.2 57.2
2006 283 21.0 13.5 52.3
2007 290 n/a n/a 53.6
2008 309 25.0 12.4 n/a
2009 308 24.1 12.8 43.8
2010 298 24.1 12.3 46
2011 306 23.4 13.0 51.3
2012 282 22.5 12.5 47.2
2013 285 22.4 12.7 49.8
2014 304 23.6 12.8 56.6
2015 289 24.0 12.0 54.3
2016 303 24.0 12.6 48.2
2017 330 24.6 13.4 59.1
2018 304 22.6 13.4 99
2019 306 25.0 12.2 99
2020 312 25.0 12.4 99
2021 277 25.9 10.6 98.9
2022 268 24.9 10.7 98.9
2023 271 25.0 10.8 98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Stedman Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,108 (9.3%) $10,751 (90.7%) $11,859

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stedman Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 219th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 143rd of 1502 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stedman Elementary)8070.3
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)58.955.5
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Stedman Elementary)73.362.5
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)54.146.1
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stedman Elementary)66.786.3
 19.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)49.449.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Stedman Elementary)70.872.5
 1.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)57.955.8
 2.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stedman Elementary)70.776.3
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)53.846.2
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Stedman Elementary)7673.8
 2.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)53.944.9
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Stedman Elementary)85.388.8
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Cumberland County Schools)73.463.1
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students306271
 11.4%
African American4435
 20.5%
American Indian76
 14.3%
Asian01
Hispanic2625
 3.8%
Pacific Islander00
White193166
 14%
Two or More Races3638
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99%98.9%
 0.1%


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Stedman Elementary ranks 179th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 271 students attended Stedman Elementary.

Students who attend Stedman Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mac Williams Middle
High : Cape Fear High

Students at Stedman Elementary are 61% White, 14% Two or more races, 13% African American, 9% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.


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