- Enrollment
- 1,753
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kannapolis, NC
Gw Carver Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gw Carver Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370243003429
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gw Carver Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Kannapolis · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gw Carver Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gw Carver Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Kannapolis, NC.
School address
District: Kannapolis City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370243003429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Gw Carver Elementary shrank from 524 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 370243003429 · Kannapolis, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 12.9:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: A L Brown High (1,753 students)
Gw Carver Elementary shrank from 524 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gw Carver 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
- This school 503
Gw Carver Elementary
503 students
- Jackson Park E 476
Jackson Park Elementary
476 students
- Forest Park El 472
Forest Park Elementary
472 students
- Fred L Wilson 415
Fred L Wilson Elementary
415 students
What this shows Gw Carver Elementary reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gw Carver Elementary compares
Gw Carver 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
503
Bigger than 62% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.6%
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 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
African American 30.2%
White 19.7%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Gw Carver Elementary is more mixed than 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 Gw Carver 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 |
| Jackson Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fred L Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gw Carver 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
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
Jackson Park Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Fred L Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 14.3:1 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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gw Carver Elementary
How many students attend Gw Carver Elementary?
Gw Carver Elementary has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kannapolis, NC. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gw Carver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gw Carver Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Gw Carver Elementary?
99.4% of students at Gw Carver Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gw Carver Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gw Carver Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 38.4% of enrollment, in Kannapolis, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gw Carver Elementary?
Gw Carver Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Gw Carver Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kannapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Gw Carver Elementary ranks #7 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 Gw Carver Elementary, Kannapolis City Schools also operates A L Brown High (1,753 students), Kannapolis Middle (782 students), and Jackson Park Elementary (476 students). See the Kannapolis City Schools district page for the complete list.