Stedman Primary serves 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stedman Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Stedman Primary's student population of 161 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
to provide all students with the skills to learn, to achieve, and to be lifelong learners.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Stedman Primary is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
16%
24%
White
60%
42%
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Stedman Primary?
161 students attend Stedman Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Stedman Primary students are White, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stedman Primary?
Stedman Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stedman Primary offer ?
Stedman Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stedman Primary part of?
Stedman Primary is part of Cumberland County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Stedman Primary located?
Stedman Primary is located in the Cape Fear neighborhood of Stedman, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Cape Fear.
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