- Enrollment
- 1,753
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kannapolis, NC
Shady Brook Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shady Brook Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370243001046
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shady Brook Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Kannapolis · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shady Brook Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shady Brook Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Kannapolis, NC.
School address
District: Kannapolis City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370243001046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Shady Brook Elementary grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 370243001046 · Kannapolis, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 16.1:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: A L Brown High (1,753 students)
Shady Brook Elementary grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Shady Brook Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A L Brown High
A L Brown High
1,753 students
- Kannapolis Mid
Kannapolis Middle
782 students
- Gw Carver Elem 503
Gw Carver Elementary
503 students
- Jackson Park E 476
Jackson Park Elementary
476 students
- Forest Park El 472
Forest Park Elementary
472 students
- This school 322
Shady Brook Elementary
322 students
What this shows Shady Brook Elementary reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shady Brook Elementary compares
Shady Brook Elementary is a growing 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$12,142
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
African American 28.6%
White 24.2%
Two or More 11.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Shady Brook Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kannapolis City Schools reports $12,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shady Brook 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gw Carver Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shady Brook Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shady Brook Elementary
How many students attend Shady Brook Elementary?
Shady Brook Elementary has 322 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kannapolis, NC. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Brook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Brook Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shady Brook Elementary?
99.0% of students at Shady Brook Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shady Brook Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shady Brook Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 35.7% of enrollment, in Kannapolis, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shady Brook Elementary?
Shady Brook Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Shady Brook Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kannapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Shady Brook Elementary ranks #4 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 Kannapolis City Schools?
Besides Shady Brook 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.