- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Concord, NC
Pitts School Road Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pitts School Road Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370053002750
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pitts School Road Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of North Carolina schools.
- #9 of 12
- elementary schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pitts School Road Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pitts School Road Elementary ranks #9 of 12 elementary schools in Concord, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053002750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Pitts School Road Elementary held near 870 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 56.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 370053002750 · Concord, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
885 enr · 17.4:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Cox Mill High School (1,772 students)
Pitts School Road Elementary held near 870 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 56.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pitts School Road 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
Pitts School Road Elementary
885 students
What this shows Pitts School Road Elementary reports 885 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pitts School Road Elementary compares
Pitts School Road Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 34% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 885 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
885
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.4%
African American 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Pitts School Road 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 Pitts School Road 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pitts School Road 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
Carl a Furr Elementary
Standard public school
782 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
R Brown Mcallister Elementary
Standard public school
698 students 29.1:1 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 (~885 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pitts School Road Elementary
How many students attend Pitts School Road Elementary?
Pitts School Road Elementary has 885 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Concord, NC. CCD year-over-year: 844 (2022-23) → 870 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pitts School Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pitts School Road Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 10% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pitts School Road Elementary?
43.4% of students at Pitts School Road Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pitts School Road Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pitts School Road Elementary is White at 37.4% of enrollment, in Concord, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pitts School Road Elementary?
Pitts School Road Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Pitts School Road Elementary rank among elementary schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Pitts School Road Elementary ranks #9 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 Pitts School Road 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.