Concord Lake STEAM Academy

Kannapolis, North Carolina — 1 schools

603
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,939
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Concord Lake STEAM Academy operates 1 public schools serving 603 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 856 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cabarrus County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,939 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 25.6% local, 58.4% state, and 16.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 20/100, ranked #255 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 18.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 45.6% African American, 22.9% White, 22.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Concord Lake Steam Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Concord Lake STEAM Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Concord Lake STEAM Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Concord Lake STEAM Academy has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 59.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Concord Lake STEAM Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 18.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Concord Lake STEAM Academy is typically wider than the Concord Lake STEAM Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.0%
Federal
58.4%
State
25.6%
Local

Funding Equity

20
Equity Score
255 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Cabarrus County county, where this district is located.

$1,469
Studio/mo
$1,538
1 BR/mo
$1,686
2 BR/mo
$2,076
3 BR/mo
$2,637
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Concord Lake STEAM Academy.

White 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
African American 45.6%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 7.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

18.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Concord Lake STEAM Academy

School Enrollment
Concord Lake Steam Academy
Charter
856

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Concord Lake STEAM Academy?

Concord Lake STEAM Academy has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 603 students.

How much does Concord Lake STEAM Academy spend per student?

Concord Lake STEAM Academy spends $9,939 per student. The district has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #255 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near Concord Lake STEAM Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Cabarrus County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Concord Lake STEAM Academy?

Concord Lake STEAM Academy students are 45.6% African American, 22.9% White, 22.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Concord Lake STEAM Academy?

Concord Lake STEAM Academy has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #255 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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