Deep River Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

4000 Deep River Rd, Sanford, NC

Lee County Schools

557 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Amy Lundy

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
67%

Reading Proficiency
46%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

46%

Math Proficiency

67%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 34	Full Time Teachers 34
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 55.2%	Female 44.8%
Hispanic 45.7%	White 30.1%
Black 16%	Two or more races 6.7%
Asian 1.3%	Native American <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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$225K - $781K

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Average Home Value

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Median Lot Size

20,037 Sq Ft

% Renters

45%

Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

21.5%

Median Age

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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 557 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% 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 $306,764. 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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