Overview
Deep River Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Sanford, North Carolina. The school enrolls 557 students. It is part of the Lee County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictLee County Schools
County37105
CitySanford
ZIP27330
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370256001075
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment557
White28.5%
Hispanic / Latino47.9%
Black / African American15.4%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %97%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)