- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Concord, NC
Cabarrus Early College of Technology
Federal NCES profile for Cabarrus Early College of Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370053003407
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cabarrus Early College of Technology earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 9
- high schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cabarrus Early College of Technology has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cabarrus Early College of Technology ranks #3 of 9 high schools in Concord, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053003407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Cabarrus Early College of Technology held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.7 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 370053003407 · Concord, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 33.7:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cox Mill High School (1,772 students)
Cabarrus Early College of Technology held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.7 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cabarrus Early College of Technology 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 236
Cabarrus Early College of Technology
236 students
What this shows Cabarrus Early College of Technology reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cabarrus Early College of Technology compares
Cabarrus Early College of Technology held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 33.7:1 | ▲ 113% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 59% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
33.7:1
students per teacher
- 113% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
African American 14.8%
Asian 11.9%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Cabarrus Early College of Technology is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Early College of Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hickory Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Cabarrus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cabarrus Early College of Technology'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 high schools in Concord
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Cox Mill High School
Standard public school
1,772 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
West Cabarrus High
Standard public school
1,627 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Central Cabarrus High
Standard public school
1,369 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Jay M Robinson High
Standard public school
1,210 students 22:1 students per teacher
Northwest Cabarrus High
Standard public school
1,142 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Concord High
Standard public school
1,128 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cabarrus Early College of Technology
How many students attend Cabarrus Early College of Technology?
Cabarrus Early College of Technology has 236 students enrolled. It is a high school in Concord, NC. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cabarrus Early College of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Cabarrus Early College of Technology is 33.7:1, which is 113% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 115% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cabarrus Early College of Technology?
26.9% of students at Cabarrus Early College of Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cabarrus Early College of Technology?
The largest demographic group at Cabarrus Early College of Technology is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Concord, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cabarrus Early College of Technology?
Cabarrus Early College of Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cabarrus Early College of Technology rank among high schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Cabarrus Early College of Technology ranks #3 of 9 high 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 high schools in Concord on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabarrus County Schools?
Besides Cabarrus Early College of Technology, 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.