Very Good
#840 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 32% in state
R Brown Mcallister Elementary
Elementary School · Cabarrus County Schools · Concord, NC
A Cabarrus County Schools elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
541 Sunnyside Drive SE, Concord, NC 28025
- Math 55% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at R Brown Mcallister Elementary score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where R Brown Mcallister Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,268/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Concord), 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
$79,271
Median home value
$264,100
Median rent
$1,223/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3 Concord Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–10 | 1.0 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Coltrane-webb ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| W M Irvin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 620 | Compare → |
| The Daniel Academy of ConcordPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cabarrus County Schools
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #19 of 43
- District spending per student
- $10,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
R Brown Mcallister Elementary is listed in Cabarrus County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R Brown Mcallister Elementary
R Brown Mcallister Elementary is a public elementary school in Concord, NC, part of Cabarrus County Schools, serving approximately 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #840 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R Brown Mcallister Elementary
What grades does R Brown Mcallister Elementary serve?
R Brown Mcallister Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend R Brown Mcallister Elementary?
R Brown Mcallister Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R Brown Mcallister Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at R Brown Mcallister Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R Brown Mcallister Elementary rank in NC?
R Brown Mcallister Elementary ranks #840 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is R Brown Mcallister Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
R Brown Mcallister Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 R Brown Mcallister Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R Brown Mcallister Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is R Brown Mcallister Elementary a charter school?
No, R Brown Mcallister Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R Brown Mcallister Elementary a Title I school?
No, R Brown Mcallister Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for R Brown Mcallister Elementary?
38.1% of students at R Brown Mcallister Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Cabarrus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (704) 260-6270
- Area population (ZIP 28025)
- 57,510
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 28025; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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