Stedman Primary

Stedman Primary is a very small elementary school in Stedman, North Carolina, administered by Cumberland County Schools. Enrollment totals 161 students across pre-K through 1. Across elementary schools in North Carolina, the average enrollment is about 467.

Stedman Primary falls under Cumberland County Schools, which has 86 schools enrolling 49,002 students.

Federal enrollment data show Stedman Primary is 60% White. Other groups make up 16% Black, 14% multiracial, 7% Hispanic, and 3% Native American. Cumberland County as a whole is about 42% White, so the school's share is higher. A diversity index of 59% means there is a 59% chance two randomly chosen students at Stedman Primary are from different groups.

For every teacher at Stedman Primary, there are about 14.6 students; the school has 11 full-time-equivalent teachers. The ratio is within a point of the 14.9:1 average for elementary schools in North Carolina. There are 156 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 97% of enrollment. It compares with 86% for public schools in Cumberland County.

The school's county is Cumberland County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $61,291, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting Stedman Primary, Cumberland County has 89 public schools.

Among nearby public schools, Stedman Elementary is closest at about 0.3 miles. Other public schools within five miles number 4.

NCES assigns Stedman Primary the locale Rural: Distant, meaning in rural territory some distance from an urban area.

Enrollment increased by 34% across 4 years, from 120 in 2020-21 to 161 in 2024-25. Its ratio of students to teachers was 10.9:1 in 2020-21, and 14.6:1 in 2024-25.

This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at Stedman Primary. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.