- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Concord, NC
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School
Federal NCES profile for Cabarrus Co Opportunity School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 81/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370053002075
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School earns 81/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 81
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School has class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cabarrus Co Opportunity School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Concord, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053002075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School shrank from 47 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 10.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 370053002075 · Concord, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
41 enr · 4.6:1 · 93.6% lunch · RII 81
Nearest enrollment peer: Cox Mill High School (1,772 students)
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School shrank from 47 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 10.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cox Mill High
Cox Mill High School
1,772 students
- Hickory Ridge
Hickory Ridge High
1,671 students
- West Cabarrus
West Cabarrus High
1,627 students
- Central Cabarr
Central Cabarrus High
1,369 students
- Harris Road Mi
Harris Road Middle
1,368 students
- This school 41
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School
41 students
What this shows Cabarrus Co Opportunity School reports 41 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cabarrus Co Opportunity School compares
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.6:1 | ▼ 71% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 42% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
41
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.6:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 1% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,749
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 41 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
White 19.5%
Two or More 12.2%
Largest group: African American at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Cabarrus Co Opportunity School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabarrus County Schools reports $10,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cabarrus Co Opportunity School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Cabarrus High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cabarrus Co Opportunity School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Concord
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
W M Irvin Elementary
Standard public school
760 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Carolina International School
Standard public school
744 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Winecoff Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Rocky River Elementary
Standard public school
652 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Cabarrus Charter Academy
Standard public school
608 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy
Standard public school
107 students 5.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~41 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cabarrus Co Opportunity School
How many students attend Cabarrus Co Opportunity School?
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School has 41 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Concord, NC. CCD year-over-year: 47 (2022-23) → 43 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cabarrus Co Opportunity School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cabarrus Co Opportunity School is 4.6:1, which is 71% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 71% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cabarrus Co Opportunity School?
93.6% of students at Cabarrus Co Opportunity School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cabarrus Co Opportunity School?
The largest demographic group at Cabarrus Co Opportunity School is African American at 46.3% of enrollment, in Concord, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cabarrus Co Opportunity School?
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School has a Resource Investment Index of 81/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cabarrus Co Opportunity School rank among schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Cabarrus Co Opportunity School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Concord, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Concord on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabarrus County Schools?
Besides Cabarrus Co Opportunity School, Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students), Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students), and West Cabarrus High (1,627 students). See the Cabarrus County Schools district page for the complete list.