- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Concord, NC
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll
Federal NCES profile for Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370053003159
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 9
- high schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll has class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll ranks #2 of 9 high schools in Concord, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053003159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.2 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 370053003159 · Concord, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 23.4:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Cox Mill High School (1,772 students)
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.2 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll 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 234
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll
234 students
What this shows Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll compares
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 48% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 60% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 95% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.4%
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 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.2%
African American 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll 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-Kannapolis Early Coll Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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-Kannapolis Early Coll'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 (~234 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll
How many students attend Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll?
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll has 234 students enrolled. It is a high school in Concord, NC. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll?
The student-teacher ratio at Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll is 23.4:1, which is 48% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll?
26.4% of students at Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll?
The largest demographic group at Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll is White at 37.2% of enrollment, in Concord, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll?
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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-Kannapolis Early Coll rank among high schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll ranks #2 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-Kannapolis Early Coll, 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.