Don D Steed Elementary

800 Phillipi Church Rd
Raeford, NC 28376

628 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Don Steed Elementary School is located in Raeford, North Carolina, and serves as a vital part of the Hoke County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic skills in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for future academic success while promoting personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its focus on academics, Don Steed Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and student engagement. The faculty and staff strive to create a collaborative atmosphere where families and educators work together to meet the unique needs of every child. Through various school initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to safe, inclusive classrooms, the school works to instill a sense of pride and belonging in its students as they begin their educational journey.

628

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Don D Steed Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	201
Black	173
Asian	1
Two or More	64
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
201 (32.0%)
White
173 (27.5%)
Black
173 (27.5%)
Two or More
64 (10.2%)
American Indian
13 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hoke County Schools
Phone:	(910)875-1125
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	625
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Don D Steed Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	110
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	107
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Don D Steed Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	315	50.2%
Male	313	49.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th