Deep River Elementary School in Sanford, NC

Deep River Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

4000 Deep River Rd, Sanford, NC

Lee County Schools

535 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Amy Lundy

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
61%

Reading Proficiency
44%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

44%

Math Proficiency

61%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

1.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

560:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.2%

Female

48.8%

Hispanic

46.7%

White

29.8%

Black

19.2%

Two or more races

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

10/19/2025

We’re really happy with the school! The administration and communication are great, and my kids love going every day. They’re learning so many new things and always come home excited to tell us about them. The environment feels safe, positive, and welcoming. The bus drivers are also amazing they’re...

5.0 parent

11/14/2024

Really nice school, at least they will give homework to all the kids everyday.

5.0 parent

9/21/2023

Great teachers that care about the students.

1.0 parent

6/28/2023

The ladies in the office are nasty to me, but super sweet to the father of my child. The truint officer /SS attendance lady is disrespectful, and has accused me of forgoing a Dr. Note and threatened me for 2 years to take me to court for my child's absences. He is special needs and has 8 Dr's and I...

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List Price Range

$224K - $801K

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466

Average Home Value

$309,249

Median Lot Size

20,037 Sq Ft

% Renters

45%

Average Household Income

$67,886

% of College Grads

21.5%

Median Age

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

CAROLINA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

K to 12th
Private

Central Carolina Academy

6th to 11th
Charter

Lee Christian School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

C+

San-Lee Park

Kiwanis Family Park

Deep River Northview Optimist Park

San Lee Park

Ole Gilliam Mill Park

Lee County Gymnastics

Neighborhood Park

Depot Park

Kiwanis Park

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North Carolina Lee County Sanford 27330

Deep River Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Sanford, NC, in the Sanford neighborhood, and is served by the Lee County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 535 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Deep River Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $309,249. Discover additional schools in the area, like CAROLINA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, Central Carolina Academy, Lee Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Sanford has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Deep River Elementary School.

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