- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Concord, NC
W R Odell Primary
Federal NCES profile for W R Odell Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370053000218
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W R Odell Primary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #7 of 12
- elementary schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
W R Odell Primary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W R Odell Primary ranks #7 of 12 elementary schools in Concord, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053000218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
W R Odell Primary grew from 812 students in 2022-23 to 881 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 58.4 → 62.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 370053000218 · Concord, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
938 enr · 16.2:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cox Mill High School (1,772 students)
W R Odell Primary grew from 812 students in 2022-23 to 881 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 58.4 → 62.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
W R Odell Primary 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 R Odell Primary
938 students
What this shows W R Odell Primary reports 938 students on the CCD universe file.
How W R Odell Primary compares
W R Odell Primary 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 80% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 938 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
938
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 65% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
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 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 48.9%
White 28.7%
African American 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, W R Odell Primary 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 R Odell Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Cabarrus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W R Odell Primary'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
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
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 (~938 students)
Frequently asked questions about W R Odell Primary
How many students attend W R Odell Primary?
W R Odell Primary has 938 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Concord, NC. CCD year-over-year: 812 (2022-23) → 881 (2023-24), up 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W R Odell Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at W R Odell Primary is 16.2:1, which is 3% 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 W R Odell Primary?
13.1% of students at W R Odell Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W R Odell Primary?
The largest demographic group at W R Odell Primary is Asian at 48.9% of enrollment, in Concord, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W R Odell Primary?
W R Odell Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 R Odell Primary rank among elementary schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, W R Odell Primary ranks #7 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 W R Odell Primary, 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.