Enrollment
234
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370053003159
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 9
- high schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll is a small high school in Concord, North Carolina, enrolling 234 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 95% of North Carolina schools and 48% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.4% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the North Carolina average.
Enrollment of 234 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 73 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #58, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 73/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 234 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Concord's high schools, it stands alongside Cox Mill High School (1,772 students): Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.4:1 vs 22.1:1).
Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students) and Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students) alongside Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll compares
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cabarrus County Schools, which includes Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll.
$10,831
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 55.3%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~234 students)
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll a good school?
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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