Summary:
Don D Steed Elementary is a public elementary school in Raeford, North Carolina, serving 677 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Hoke County Schools district, the school stands out for its strong academic performance, diverse student population, and unique challenges.
Academically, Don D Steed Elementary consistently outperforms the Hoke County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in standardized test scores across grades 3-5 in Mathematics, Reading, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 80.9% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 58.5% for the district and 62.7% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong for Hispanic students, who rank in the top 15-20% of North Carolina elementary schools for Mathematics and Reading. Additionally, Don D Steed Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, with a relatively even distribution of White, African American, and Hispanic students.
However, the school faces some unique challenges, including a declining enrollment and shifting racial demographics, as well as a very high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. When compared to nearby schools, Don D Steed Elementary stands out as the highest-performing in the Hoke County Schools district, consistently ranking in the top 30-40% of North Carolina elementary schools, while several nearby schools, such as Hawk Eye Elementary and J.W. McLauchlin Elementary, rank in the bottom 20-30% of the state. This suggests that Don D Steed Elementary may be serving as a hub for higher-performing students in the area.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Hoke County Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
583rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,923
Students who attend Don D Steed Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.0
Number of students: 677
Racial breakdown:
White:
32.1%
Hispanic:
28.7%
African American:
27.0%
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Two or more races:
7.8%
American Indian:
3.0%
Asian:
1.0%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%
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