- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Concord, NC
W M Irvin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for W M Irvin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370053002434
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W M Irvin Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
W M Irvin Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W M Irvin Elementary ranks #7 of 8 schools in Concord, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053002434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
W M Irvin Elementary shrank from 696 students in 2022-23 to 620 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 370053002434 · Concord, NC Other · MID · TRAD
760 enr · 14.9:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cox Mill High School (1,772 students)
W M Irvin Elementary shrank from 696 students in 2022-23 to 620 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
W M Irvin 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
W M Irvin Elementary
760 students
What this shows W M Irvin Elementary reports 760 students on the CCD universe file.
How W M Irvin Elementary compares
W M Irvin 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.0%
African American 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, W M Irvin 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 W M Irvin 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 W M Irvin 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 other schools in Concord
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Carolina International School
Standard public school
744 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Winecoff Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Rocky River Elementary
Standard public school
652 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Cabarrus Charter Academy
Standard public school
608 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy
Standard public school
107 students 5.9:1 students per teacher
Performance Learning Center
Alternative education program
77 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~760 students)
Frequently asked questions about W M Irvin Elementary
How many students attend W M Irvin Elementary?
W M Irvin Elementary has 760 students enrolled. It is a public school in Concord, NC. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W M Irvin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at W M Irvin Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% 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 W M Irvin Elementary?
99.6% of students at W M Irvin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W M Irvin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at W M Irvin Elementary is White at 40.0% of enrollment, in Concord, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W M Irvin Elementary?
W M Irvin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 W M Irvin Elementary rank among schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, W M Irvin Elementary ranks #7 of 8 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 schools in Concord on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabarrus County Schools?
Besides W M Irvin 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.