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W R Odell Elementary

1885 Odell School Rd, Concord, NC 28027Cabarrus County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 03–05Non-Charter
907
Students
Total enrolled
$12,307
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 14% vs nat'l
16.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 9% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 907 students in grades 03–05 in Concord, North Carolina.
14% below average funding
District spends $12,307 per pupil, 14% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

W R Odell Elementary is a large elementary in Concord, North Carolina, serving grades 03–05 with 907 students. The district invests $12,307 per student — 14% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 14% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at W R Odell Elementary

907
Total Students
16.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
14%
Free Lunch
54
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution454 male · 453 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility14%
National avg 52% · 131 students
Student Composition
37%
37%
15%
Asian37%
White37%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black15%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370053003384

Academic Outcomes at W R Odell Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 37th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 28027

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,307Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,307
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,415
Student Support$2,338
Administration$1,477
Operations$1,846
Other$1,231
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,307 spent per student, an estimated $5,452 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
30%
State government
55.3%
Local (property tax)
30.2%
Federal programs
14.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 14% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Cox Mill ElementaryHickory Ridge ElementaryWeddington Hills ElementaryPatriots Elementary
+10 more
↓
Middle
Harris Road MiddleC C Griffin MiddleHickory Ridge MiddleHarold E. Winkler Middle
+4 more
↓
High School
West Cabarrus HighCox Mill High SchoolHickory Ridge HighCentral Cabarrus High
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades03 – 05
Location—
CountyCabarrus County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCabarrus County Schools →
Phone: (704)260-6030
NCES ID: 370053003384
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Concord seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Cabarrus County Schools
High
West Cabarrus High
1,833 students · 09–12
● 41 opp59% FRL
High
Cox Mill High School
1,762 students · 09–12
● 41 opp14% FRL
High
Hickory Ridge High
1,720 students · 09–12
19% FRL
High
Central Cabarrus High
1,305 students · 09–12
● 39 opp55% FRL
Mid
Harris Road Middle
1,235 students · 06–08
● 41 opp15% FRL
High
Northwest Cabarrus High
1,138 students · 09–12
● 41 opp35% FRL
High
Jay M Robinson High
1,080 students · 09–12
● 41 opp50% FRL
Elem
Cox Mill Elementary
1,079 students · KG–05
● 41 opp10% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1885 Odell School Rd, Concord, NC 28027
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.