- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Concord, NC
Patriots Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Patriots Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370053003174
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patriots Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 12
- elementary schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Patriots Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patriots Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Concord, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053003174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-111 students YoY
Patriots Elementary shrank from 901 students in 2022-23 to 790 in 2023-24 (-12.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.4 → 53.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-111 students YoY 370053003174 · Concord, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 10.6:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Cox Mill High School (1,772 students)
Patriots Elementary shrank from 901 students in 2022-23 to 790 in 2023-24 (-12.3%). Teacher FTE lost 60.4 → 53.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Patriots Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cox Mill High
Cox Mill High School
1,772 students
- Hickory Ridge
Hickory Ridge High
1,671 students
- West Cabarrus
West Cabarrus High
1,627 students
- Central Cabarr
Central Cabarrus High
1,369 students
- Harris Road Mi
Harris Road Middle
1,368 students
- This school 636
Patriots Elementary
636 students
What this shows Patriots Elementary reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patriots Elementary compares
Patriots 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 7% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$10,749
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.5%
African American 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Asian 14.2%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Patriots Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabarrus County Schools reports $10,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patriots Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Cabarrus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patriots Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Concord
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cox Mill Elementary
Standard public school
1,086 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
W R Odell Elementary
Standard public school
1,052 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Weddington Hills Elementary
Standard public school
1,038 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
W R Odell Primary
Standard public school
938 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Pitts School Road Elementary
Standard public school
885 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Carl a Furr Elementary
Standard public school
782 students 13.5:1 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 (~636 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patriots Elementary
How many students attend Patriots Elementary?
Patriots Elementary has 636 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Concord, NC. CCD year-over-year: 901 (2022-23) → 790 (2023-24), down 111.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patriots Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Patriots Elementary is 10.6:1, which is 33% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 32% 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 Patriots Elementary?
34.0% of students at Patriots Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patriots Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Patriots Elementary is White at 32.5% of enrollment, in Concord, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patriots Elementary?
Patriots Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Patriots Elementary rank among elementary schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Patriots Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Concord, 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 Concord on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabarrus County Schools?
Besides Patriots Elementary, Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students), Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students), and West Cabarrus High (1,627 students). See the Cabarrus County Schools district page for the complete list.