What grades does Don D Steed Elementary serve?

As a Primary school, Don D Steed Elementary serves students in Raeford, NC. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Don D Steed Elementary located?

You can find Don D Steed Elementary in Raeford, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Don D Steed Elementary?

At Don D Steed Elementary, there are approximately 13 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Raeford, NC?

Don D Steed Elementary is among the schools serving Raeford, NC. The school is part of the local school system.

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Don D Steed Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Raeford, North Carolina|Hoke County Schools

Raeford, NC 28376

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Wed

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

678

Student:Teacher

13:1

Locale

Rural

District

Hoke County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

99.6%

Phone

(910)875-1125

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

45%

48th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

51%

69th percentile in NC

Chronic Absenteeism

5.7%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

29 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.6:1

Near average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

769

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

86% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

Nurses

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,704

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,950

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,622

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 26%State 62%Local 12%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

25.9%

Below 150% poverty line

6.5%

Unemployment rate

11.0%

Uninsured residents

10.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,247

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,139

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

317 (28%)

Autism

217 (19%)

Other Health Impairment

217 (19%)

Speech/Language Impairment

173 (15%)

Intellectual Disability

126 (11%)

Emotional Disturbance

13 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

628

Current enrollment

Stable(-4% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

Mandatory Teacher Workday

Staff Day

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

Mandatory Teacher Workday

Staff Day

Wed, Aug 19, 2026

Middle School Open Houses

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday District/schools closed	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday District/schools closed	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Grading Period Ends	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Grading Period Ends	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Grading Period Ends	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Grading Period Ends	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Report Cards	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Grading Period Begins	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Report Cards	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Grading Period Begins	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Mandatory Teacher Workday No school for students	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Mandatory Teacher Workday No school for students	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Grading Period Ends	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Grading Period Ends	Event	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break District/schools closed	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break District/schools closed	Break	—
Sat, Nov 28, 2026	Annual Leave District/schools closed	Holiday	—
Sat, Nov 28, 2026	Annual Leave District/schools closed	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	Grading Period Begins	Event	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	Grading Period Begins	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	1/2 Day for Students Early dismissal	half_day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	1/2 Day for Students Early dismissal	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Grading Period Ends	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Grading Period Ends	Event	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Christmas Break District/schools closed	Break	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Christmas Break District/schools closed	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Annual Leave District/schools closed	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Annual Leave District/schools closed	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day Holiday District/schools closed	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day Holiday District/schools closed	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Grading Period Begins	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Grading Period Begins	Event	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	Report Cards	Event	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	Report Cards	Event	—
Sun, Jan 17, 2027	MLK Day Holiday District/schools closed	Holiday	—
Sun, Jan 17, 2027	MLK Day Holiday District/schools closed	Holiday	—