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#2416 of 2,648 schools in NC
Shady Brook Elementary
Elementary School · Kannapolis City Schools · Kannapolis, NC
A Kannapolis City Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
903 Rogers Lake Road, Kannapolis, NC 28081
- Math 42% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shady Brook Elementary score 36% proficient, which is below 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 12 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Shady Brook 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 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat 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
$69,167
Median home value
$257,300
Median rent
$1,080/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28081; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred L Wilson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Charles E Boger ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 887 | Compare → |
| Royal Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| Gw Carver ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 494 | 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.
Kannapolis City Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shady Brook Elementary is listed in Kannapolis City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shady Brook Elementary
Shady Brook Elementary is a public elementary school in Kannapolis, NC, part of Kannapolis City Schools, serving approximately 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,416 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shady Brook Elementary
What grades does Shady Brook Elementary serve?
Shady Brook Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Shady Brook Elementary?
Shady Brook Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Brook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Brook Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shady Brook Elementary rank in NC?
Shady Brook Elementary ranks #2,416 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Shady Brook Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Shady Brook Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Shady Brook Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shady Brook Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shady Brook Elementary a charter school?
No, Shady Brook Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shady Brook Elementary a Title I school?
No, Shady Brook Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shady Brook Elementary?
99.0% of students at Shady Brook 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
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cabarrus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (704) 933-2434
- Area population (ZIP 28081)
- 29,071
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 28081; 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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