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#2355 of 2,648 schools in NC

W R Odell Primary

Elementary School · Cabarrus County Schools · Concord, NC

A Cabarrus County Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 Dragon Pride Dr, Concord, NC 28027

  • Math 67% proficient (2015)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2015)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-4.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2015
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2015 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2015 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency63% (2015 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)73% (model expectation from 2015 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$10,749
Chronic Absenteeism22.1%

Students at W R Odell Primary score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).

How we calculate scores →

2015 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency67%(2015 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2015 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2015 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2015 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 7-year record (2009–2015) and has held near 63% recently.

Show all 7 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)

Based on 14 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

14.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where W R Odell Primary 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat 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

$89,101

Median home value

$341,900

Median rent

$1,433/mo

College educated

42.6%

Homeownership

65.8%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carolina International SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–121.3 mi769Compare →
Cox Mill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8K–52.4 mi1,109Compare →
Highland Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2K–53.7 mi472Compare →
Cannon SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–124.1 mi1,014Compare →

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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
#41 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

W R Odell Primary is listed in Cabarrus County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About W R Odell Primary

W R Odell Primary is a public elementary school in Concord, NC, part of Cabarrus County Schools, serving approximately 881 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,355 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about W R Odell Primary

What grades does W R Odell Primary serve?

W R Odell Primary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.

How many students attend W R Odell Primary?

W R Odell Primary has an enrollment of approximately 881 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at W R Odell Primary?

The student-teacher ratio at W R Odell Primary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does W R Odell Primary rank in NC?

W R Odell Primary ranks #2,355 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is W R Odell Primary's MySchoolScout rating?

W R Odell Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 W R Odell Primary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, W R Odell Primary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).

Is W R Odell Primary a charter school?

No, W R Odell Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is W R Odell Primary a Title I school?

No, W R Odell Primary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W R Odell Primary?

14.6% of students at W R Odell Primary 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 – 2nd
Enrollment
881
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cabarrus County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.1%
Area population (ZIP 28027)
79,429
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
36.5
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 28027; 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, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24

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