Enrollment
296
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-35% 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
What stands out at North Kannapolis Elementary
North Kannapolis Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Kannapolis, North Carolina, enrolling 296 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.2:1, North Kannapolis Elementary is leaner than roughly 94% of North Carolina schools and 35% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 95.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 296 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 341 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #73.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (21%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% 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): North Kannapolis Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.2:1 vs 31.7:1).
Kannapolis City Schools also operates A L Brown High (1,753 students) and Kannapolis Middle (782 students) alongside North Kannapolis 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 North Kannapolis Elementary compares
North Kannapolis 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,268
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 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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kannapolis City Schools, which includes North Kannapolis 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 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
- 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
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
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 (~296 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
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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 an elementary school in Kannapolis, NC.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Kannapolis Elementary a good school?
North Kannapolis Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of North Carolina schools. 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 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.
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