Enrollment
415
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fred L Wilson Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fred L Wilson Elementary
Fred L Wilson Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Kannapolis, North Carolina, enrolling 415 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.4% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 415 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 519 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #182.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (19%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 30.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kannapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Concord Lake Steam Academy (856 students): Fred L Wilson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 31.7:1).
Kannapolis City Schools also operates A L Brown High (1,753 students) and Kannapolis Middle (782 students) alongside Fred L Wilson Elementary.
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 Fred L Wilson Elementary compares
Fred L Wilson Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kannapolis City Schools, which includes Fred L Wilson Elementary.
$12,268
Per student
+2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.9%
State 49.8%
Federal 30.3%
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 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
- 1,753
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~415 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fred L Wilson Elementary a good school?
Fred L Wilson Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 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.
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