Very Good
#692 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 26% in state
Concord Lake Steam Academy
Elementary School · Concord Lake Steam Academy · Kannapolis, NC
A charter elementary school in Kannapolis, NC where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1911 Concord Lake Road, Kannapolis, NC 28083
- Math 58% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Concord Lake Steam Academy score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 20 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Concord Lake Steam Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,958/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kannapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,563
Median home value
$194,300
Median rent
$1,120/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
64.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28083; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| Winecoff ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 759 | Compare → |
| Forest Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 476 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Concord Lake Steam Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,638NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Concord Lake Steam Academy is listed in Concord Lake STEAM Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Concord Lake Steam Academy
Concord Lake Steam Academy is a public elementary school in Kannapolis, NC, part of Concord Lake Steam Academy, serving approximately 708 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #692 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Concord Lake Steam Academy
What grades does Concord Lake Steam Academy serve?
Concord Lake Steam Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Concord Lake Steam Academy?
Concord Lake Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 708 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Concord Lake Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Concord Lake Steam Academy is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Concord Lake Steam Academy rank in NC?
Concord Lake Steam Academy ranks #692 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Concord Lake Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Concord Lake Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Concord Lake Steam Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Concord Lake Steam Academy has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Concord Lake Steam Academy a charter school?
Yes, Concord Lake Steam Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Concord Lake Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Concord Lake Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Concord Lake Steam Academy?
70.8% of students at Concord Lake Steam Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 708
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cabarrus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (704) 273-5310
- Area population (ZIP 28083)
- 28,474
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28083; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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