- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Concord, NC
Carl a Furr Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carl a Furr Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370053002839
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl a Furr Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 12
- elementary schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carl a Furr Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl a Furr Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Concord, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053002839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Carl a Furr Elementary held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.5 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 370053002839 · Concord, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 13.5:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Cox Mill High School (1,772 students)
Carl a Furr Elementary held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.5 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Carl a Furr Elementary 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
Carl a Furr Elementary
782 students
What this shows Carl a Furr Elementary reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carl a Furr Elementary compares
Carl a Furr Elementary 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 16% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
African American 27.5%
White 23.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 5.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Carl a Furr Elementary 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 Carl a Furr Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl a Furr Elementary'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 elementary schools in Concord
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cox Mill Elementary
Standard public school
1,086 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
W R Odell Elementary
Standard public school
1,052 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Weddington Hills Elementary
Standard public school
1,038 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
W R Odell Primary
Standard public school
938 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Pitts School Road Elementary
Standard public school
885 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
R Brown Mcallister Elementary
Standard public school
698 students 29.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~782 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carl a Furr Elementary
How many students attend Carl a Furr Elementary?
Carl a Furr Elementary has 782 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Concord, NC. CCD year-over-year: 822 (2022-23) → 818 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl a Furr Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl a Furr Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 14% 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 Carl a Furr Elementary?
55.4% of students at Carl a Furr Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl a Furr Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carl a Furr Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment, in Concord, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl a Furr Elementary?
Carl a Furr Elementary 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 Carl a Furr Elementary rank among elementary schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl a Furr Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary 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 elementary schools in Concord on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabarrus County Schools?
Besides Carl a Furr Elementary, 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.