Enrollment
296
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 370243001047
North Kannapolis Elementary — Kannapolis, NC
Federal NCES profile for North Kannapolis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 20
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Kannapolis City Schools · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.9%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Kannapolis Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Kannapolis Elementary reports 296 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 43% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 42% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 95.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 45% above the North Carolina average and 85% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 296 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kannapolis City Schools spends $12,963 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.9% from local sources (property taxes), 49.8% from the state, and 30.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Kannapolis Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 43% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.9% | ▲ 45% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 23% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
9.3:1
students per teacher
— 43% below state mean
Top 4% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,963
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 296 Top 23% in North Carolina — larger than 77% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 9.3:1 -43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 95.9% +45% vs state
NCES ID 370243001047
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 296:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.1%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kannapolis City Schools, which includes North Kannapolis Elementary.
$12,963
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,753
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
Similar elementary schools in Kannapolis
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Standard public school
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Gw Carver Elementary
Standard public school
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Jackson Park Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Fred L Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 16:1 students per teacher
Shady Brook Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about North Kannapolis Elementary
How many students attend North Kannapolis Elementary?
North Kannapolis Elementary has 296 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Kannapolis, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Kannapolis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Kannapolis Elementary is 9.3:1, which is 43% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kannapolis, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Kannapolis Elementary?
North Kannapolis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.