- Enrollment
- 1,753
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kannapolis, NC
North Kannapolis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Kannapolis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370243001047
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Kannapolis Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Kannapolis · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 95.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Kannapolis Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Kannapolis Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Kannapolis, NC.
School address
District: Kannapolis City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370243001047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
North Kannapolis Elementary grew from 269 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 370243001047 · Kannapolis, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 10.2:1 · 95.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: A L Brown High (1,753 students)
North Kannapolis Elementary grew from 269 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Kannapolis 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 296
North Kannapolis Elementary
296 students
What this shows North Kannapolis Elementary reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Kannapolis Elementary compares
North Kannapolis Elementary is a growing 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.9% | ▲ 45% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 6% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.1%
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 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.4%
White 20.6%
African American 18.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, North Kannapolis 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 North Kannapolis 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gw Carver Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Kannapolis 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
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
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Kannapolis Elementary
How many students attend North Kannapolis Elementary?
North Kannapolis Elementary has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kannapolis, NC. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Kannapolis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Kannapolis Elementary is 10.2:1, which is 35% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 35% 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 North Kannapolis Elementary?
95.9% of students at North Kannapolis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Kannapolis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Kannapolis Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment, in Kannapolis, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Kannapolis Elementary?
North Kannapolis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 North Kannapolis Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kannapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, North Kannapolis Elementary ranks #1 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 North Kannapolis 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.