- Enrollment
- 1,753
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kannapolis, NC
Fred L Wilson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fred L Wilson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370243001041
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred L Wilson Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Kannapolis · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred L Wilson Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred L Wilson Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Kannapolis, NC.
School address
District: Kannapolis City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370243001041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Fred L Wilson Elementary shrank from 463 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 370243001041 · Kannapolis, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 14.3:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: A L Brown High (1,753 students)
Fred L Wilson Elementary shrank from 463 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fred L Wilson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A L Brown High
A L Brown High
1,753 students
- Kannapolis Mid
Kannapolis Middle
782 students
- Gw Carver Elem 503
Gw Carver Elementary
503 students
- Jackson Park E 476
Jackson Park Elementary
476 students
- Forest Park El 472
Forest Park Elementary
472 students
- This school 415
Fred L Wilson Elementary
415 students
What this shows Fred L Wilson Elementary reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred L Wilson Elementary compares
Fred L Wilson Elementary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$12,142
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 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.2%
White 18.8%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Fred L Wilson Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kannapolis City Schools reports $12,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fred L Wilson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A L Brown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kannapolis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gw Carver Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred L Wilson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Kannapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Concord Lake Steam Academy
Standard public school
856 students 31.7:1 students per teacher
Royal Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
661 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Gw Carver Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Jackson Park Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Shady Brook Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
North Kannapolis Elementary
Standard public school
296 students 10.2:1 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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fred L Wilson Elementary
How many students attend Fred L Wilson Elementary?
Fred L Wilson Elementary has 415 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kannapolis, NC. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred L Wilson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred L Wilson Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Fred L Wilson Elementary?
99.4% of students at Fred L Wilson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred L Wilson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fred L Wilson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment, in Kannapolis, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred L Wilson Elementary?
Fred L Wilson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Fred L Wilson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kannapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred L Wilson Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Kannapolis, 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 Kannapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Kannapolis City Schools?
Besides Fred L Wilson Elementary, Kannapolis City Schools also operates A L Brown High (1,753 students), Kannapolis Middle (782 students), and Gw Carver Elementary (503 students). See the Kannapolis City Schools district page for the complete list.