- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kannapolis, NC
Royal Oaks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Royal Oaks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370053000217
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royal Oaks Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Kannapolis · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Royal Oaks Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royal Oaks Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Kannapolis, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053000217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Royal Oaks Elementary held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.9 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 370053000217 · Kannapolis, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 14.7:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cox Mill High School (1,772 students)
Royal Oaks Elementary held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.9 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Royal Oaks 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 661
Royal Oaks Elementary
661 students
What this shows Royal Oaks Elementary reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Royal Oaks Elementary compares
Royal Oaks 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 661 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.0%
White 31.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Royal Oaks 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 Royal Oaks 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royal Oaks 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 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
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
North Kannapolis Elementary
Standard public school
296 students 10.2:1 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 (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Royal Oaks Elementary
How many students attend Royal Oaks Elementary?
Royal Oaks Elementary has 661 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kannapolis, NC. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal Oaks Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Royal Oaks Elementary?
99.2% of students at Royal Oaks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royal Oaks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Royal Oaks Elementary is African American at 39.0% of enrollment, in Kannapolis, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royal Oaks Elementary?
Royal Oaks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Royal Oaks Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kannapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Royal Oaks Elementary ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Cabarrus County Schools?
Besides Royal Oaks 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.