Excellent
#235 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 9% in state
Royal Oaks Elementary
Elementary School · Cabarrus County Schools · Kannapolis, NC
A Cabarrus County Schools elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
608 Dakota Street, Kannapolis, NC 28083
- Math 65% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Royal Oaks Elementary score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 34 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Royal Oaks 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Lake Steam AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 708 | Compare → |
| Forest Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Winecoff ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 759 | Compare → |
| Cox Mill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | Not available | 1,109 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cabarrus County Schools
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Royal Oaks Elementary is listed in Cabarrus County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Royal Oaks Elementary
Royal Oaks Elementary is a public elementary school in Kannapolis, NC, part of Cabarrus County Schools, serving approximately 598 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #235 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Royal Oaks Elementary
What grades does Royal Oaks Elementary serve?
Royal Oaks Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Royal Oaks Elementary?
Royal Oaks Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 598 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal Oaks Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Royal Oaks Elementary rank in NC?
Royal Oaks Elementary ranks #235 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Royal Oaks Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Royal Oaks Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Royal Oaks Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Royal Oaks Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Royal Oaks Elementary a charter school?
No, Royal Oaks Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Royal Oaks Elementary a Title I school?
No, Royal Oaks Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Royal Oaks Elementary?
99.0% of students at Royal Oaks 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 598
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cabarrus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (704) 260-6310
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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