Deep River Elementary

www.lee.k12.nc.us/Deep%20River.pdf

557 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Deep River Elementary School, located in Sanford, North Carolina, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Lee County School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to creating a nurturing and supportive learning environment that caters to the developmental needs of its diverse student population, preparing them for future success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Deep River Elementary prioritizes the holistic development of its students by encouraging character building, social-emotional growth, and community involvement. The school typically fosters a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Sanford community to ensure a collaborative approach to student achievement. By utilizing school-wide resources and fostering an inclusive atmosphere, Deep River Elementary aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and help each student reach their full potential within a structured and safe school climate.

557

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deep River Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	267
Black	86
Asian	5
Two or More	38
American Indian	2

Hispanic
267 (47.9%)
White
159 (28.5%)
Black
86 (15.4%)
Two or More
38 (6.8%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lee County Schools
Phone:	(919)776-2722
Website:	http://www.lee.k12.nc.us/Deep%20River.pdf
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	539
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

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 90