- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Concord, NC
R Brown Mcallister Elementary
Federal NCES profile for R Brown Mcallister Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370053000379
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R Brown Mcallister Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools.
- #12 of 12
- elementary schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
R Brown Mcallister Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R Brown Mcallister Elementary ranks #12 of 12 elementary schools in Concord, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053000379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
R Brown Mcallister Elementary held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 370053000379 · Concord, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 29.1:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cox Mill High School (1,772 students)
R Brown Mcallister Elementary held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
R Brown Mcallister 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 698
R Brown Mcallister Elementary
698 students
What this shows R Brown Mcallister Elementary reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How R Brown Mcallister Elementary compares
R Brown Mcallister 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 | 29.1:1 | ▲ 84% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 52% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.1:1
students per teacher
- 84% above state mean
Top 98% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 698 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
African American 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, R Brown Mcallister 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 R Brown Mcallister Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hickory Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Cabarrus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R Brown Mcallister 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 (~698 students)
Frequently asked questions about R Brown Mcallister Elementary
How many students attend R Brown Mcallister Elementary?
R Brown Mcallister Elementary has 698 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Concord, NC. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R Brown Mcallister Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at R Brown Mcallister Elementary is 29.1:1, which is 84% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R Brown Mcallister Elementary?
32.0% of students at R Brown Mcallister Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R Brown Mcallister Elementary?
The largest demographic group at R Brown Mcallister Elementary is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Concord, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R Brown Mcallister Elementary?
R Brown Mcallister Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 R Brown Mcallister Elementary rank among elementary schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, R Brown Mcallister Elementary ranks #12 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 R Brown Mcallister 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.