A T Allen Elementary

Summary:

A T Allen Elementary is a public elementary school in Concord, North Carolina, serving 632 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Cabarrus County Schools district, which is ranked 75 out of 242 school districts in the state.

While A T Allen Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 576 out of 1,473 North Carolina elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 930 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024, the school's performance has varied across different student groups. Male students and African American and White students have performed better than female students and Hispanic and English Language Learner students. However, the school's rankings for Special Education and Disabled students are particularly low, indicating a need for improvement in supporting these groups. Additionally, the school's test scores in Mathematics, Reading, and Science are consistently lower than the Cabarrus County Schools district and the state of North Carolina averages.

Compared to nearby schools in the Cabarrus County Schools district, A T Allen Elementary generally performs worse in terms of statewide rankings and test scores. Schools like Pitts School Road Elementary, Harrisburg Elementary, and Coltrane-Webb Elementary consistently outperform A T Allen Elementary, which may be due to the higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students at A T Allen Elementary, as indicated by the school's free and reduced lunch rates increasing from 45.41% in 2021-2022 to 69.3% in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3939 Abilene Rd
       Concord, NC  28025-0443


(704) 260-6050

District: Cabarrus County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
930th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,205 Help


Students who attend A T Allen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mount Pleasant Middle
High:    Mount Pleasant High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  632

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.0%
Hispanic:
33.9%
African American:
18.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details A T Allen Elementary ranks worse than 61.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 14th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at A T Allen Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43%), Hispanic (33.9%), African American (18%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A T Allen Elementary is 13.2, which is the 4th best among 19 elementary schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at A T Allen Elementary is $9,205. 10 elementary schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

A T Allen Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks A T Allen Elementary 930th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See A T Allen Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cabarrus County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cabarrus County Schools 75th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for A T Allen Elementary

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Rank History for all students at A T Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.90 391st 1276 69.4%
2007 66.56 412th 1293 68.1%
2008 59.26 559th 1324 57.8%
2009 71.52 366th 1354 73.0%
2010 61.03 596th 1363 56.3%
2011 58.41 641st 1381 53.6%
2012 56.42 667th 1388 51.9%
2013 57.73 555th 1403 60.4%
2014 58.53 563rd 1390 59.5%
2015 49.00 768th 1440 46.7%
2016 54.36 648th 1425 54.5%
2017 58.85 597th 1429 58.2%
2018 55.50 658th 1434 54.1%
2019 59.68 576th 1473 60.9%
2021 38.97 883rd 1489 40.7%
2022 42.10 882nd 1514 41.7%
2023 45.89 831st 1502 44.7%
2024 40.22 930th 1505 38.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at A T Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.16 161st 421 61.8%
2019 47.46 227th 497 54.3%
2021 24.91 328th 385 14.8%
2022 36.52 313th 485 35.5%
2023 39.46 297th 514 42.2%
2024 26.63 445th 533 16.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at A T Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.46 519th 801 35.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at A T Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.44 527th 1332 60.4%
2019 66.80 364th 1361 73.3%
2021 47.45 646th 1329 51.4%
2022 34.71 937th 1366 31.4%
2023 51.16 690th 1437 52.0%
2024 42.13 890th 1450 38.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at A T Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.66 641st 1405 54.4%
2019 59.94 558th 1424 60.8%
2021 35.09 909th 1440 36.9%
2022 34.67 984th 1458 32.5%
2023 36.21 948th 1459 35.0%
2024 31.74 1060th 1455 27.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at A T Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.90 450th 897 49.8%
2019 25.27 747th 878 14.9%
2021 27.60 513th 646 20.6%
2022 29.07 486th 634 23.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at A T Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.37 359th 612 41.3%
2021 55.48 281st 494 43.1%
2022 60.72 226th 500 54.8%
2023 68.06 99th 582 83.0%
2024 52.84 433rd 669 35.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at A T Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.55 659th 1413 53.4%
2019 58.82 577th 1430 59.7%
2021 42.25 815th 1444 43.6%
2022 50.43 710th 1464 51.5%
2023 55.87 629th 1461 56.9%
2024 48.03 784th 1464 46.4%
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Rank History for African American students at A T Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.34 342nd 927 63.1%
2019 79.47 105th 949 88.9%
2021 73.12 133rd 896 85.2%
2022 43.16 506th 927 45.4%
2023 53.88 380th 933 59.3%
2024 44.75 501st 924 45.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at A T Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.59 383rd 851 55.0%
2019 57.69 326th 865 62.3%
2021 37.34 526th 843 37.6%
2022 45.68 468th 893 47.6%
2023 48.40 463rd 915 49.4%
2024 33.37 688th 951 27.7%
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Rank History for White students at A T Allen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.24 635th 1178 46.1%
2019 52.94 566th 1183 52.2%
2021 31.37 851st 1172 27.4%
2022 41.36 738th 1194 38.2%
2023 53.24 570th 1183 51.8%
2024 48.83 629th 1166 46.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

A T Allen Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, October 24, 2016

Open Quote My children love the teachers and support staff. As a parent, I feel comfortable sending them to Allen and I am pleased with the growth my two daughters have shown in the past two years. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 3, 2016

Open Quote I've had three children attend this school and would move out of the borders for it if that were possible. We've had trouble with bullies, teachers disciplining my child without discussing with me (sensitive matter), rules that not only change yearly but weekly regarding parents and their involvement in the child's education which is actually discouraged and made to be nearly impossible. My youngest will, hopefully, escape the misfortune of attending there. If the county won't let him be moved then I would rather pay for private elementary school than force him to attend this prison camp. Close Quote



Enrollment information for A T Allen Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 328 25 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1989 268 97 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1990 295 102 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1991 273 98 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1992 286 97 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 384
1993 305 108 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 414
1994 331 117 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 453
1995 360 103 0 26 2 n/a n/a 0 491
1996 360 103 0 26 2 n/a n/a 0 491
1997 366 94 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1998 327 25 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 359
1999 339 39 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2000 355 40 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2001 347 41 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2002 347 54 1 22 2 n/a n/a 0 426
2003 347 54 1 22 2 n/a n/a 0 426
2004 349 66 1 30 3 n/a n/a 0 449
2005 311 82 3 40 1 n/a n/a 0 437
2006 339 79 4 60 3 n/a n/a 0 485
2007 352 46 4 74 4 n/a n/a 27 507
2008 355 45 4 116 8 n/a n/a 29 557
2009 337 67 2 126 7 n/a n/a 0 539
2010 328 62 2 130 8 n/a n/a 0 530
2011 544 95 7 195 6 0 31 0 878
2012 519 95 10 201 6 0 34 0 865
2013 509 110 12 193 3 1 33 0 861
2014 498 116 12 195 4 1 47 0 873
2015 549 120 14 195 2 3 42 0 925
2016 485 107 16 231 2 3 44 0 888
2017 459 116 11 242 3 3 26 0 860
2018 458 126 10 254 3 2 27 0 880
2019 449 124 14 266 2 0 18 0 873
2020 412 125 13 249 2 1 22 0 824
2021 283 96 9 202 2 0 11 0 603
2022 277 100 6 210 1 0 16 0 610
2023 272 114 8 214 1 0 23 0 632

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at A T Allen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 353 17.0 20.7 11.9
1989 366 17.0 21.5 12
1990 397 17.0 23.3 14.6
1991 371 17.0 21.8 15.6
1992 384 25.0 15.3 18
1993 414 24.0 17.3 23.4
1994 453 29.0 15.6 28.9
1995 491 32.0 15.3 26.5
1996 491 32.0 15.3 26.5
1997 485 33.0 14.7 24.9
1998 359 27.0 13.3 36.2
1999 391 27.0 14.5 27.1
2000 413 26.0 15.9 25.9
2001 407 29.0 14.0 28.7
2002 426 28.0 15.2 42.7
2003 426 28.0 15.2 42.7
2004 449 28.0 16.0 42.1
2005 437 28.0 15.6 44.6
2006 485 28.0 17.3 44.9
2007 507 n/a n/a 46.3
2008 557 36.8 15.1 n/a
2009 539 35.7 15.1 53.2
2010 530 36.0 14.7 57.7
2011 878 52.1 16.8 57.3
2012 865 52.4 16.4 62
2013 861 51.1 16.8 64.1
2014 873 53.7 16.2 63.9
2015 925 59.0 15.6 60.8
2016 888 58.0 15.3 63.7
2017 860 54.5 15.7 61.9
2018 880 57.6 15.2 57.4
2019 873 55.9 15.6 56.7
2020 824 56.6 14.5 56.2
2021 603 46.0 13.1 50.6
2022 610 45.0 13.5 45.4
2023 632 47.6 13.2 69.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio A T Allen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 353 17.0 20.7 11.9
1989 366 17.0 21.5 12
1990 397 17.0 23.3 14.6
1991 371 17.0 21.8 15.6
1992 384 25.0 15.3 18
1993 414 24.0 17.3 23.4
1994 453 29.0 15.6 28.9
1995 491 32.0 15.3 26.5
1996 491 32.0 15.3 26.5
1997 485 33.0 14.7 24.9
1998 359 27.0 13.3 36.2
1999 391 27.0 14.5 27.1
2000 413 26.0 15.9 25.9
2001 407 29.0 14.0 28.7
2002 426 28.0 15.2 42.7
2003 426 28.0 15.2 42.7
2004 449 28.0 16.0 42.1
2005 437 28.0 15.6 44.6
2006 485 28.0 17.3 44.9
2007 507 n/a n/a 46.3
2008 557 36.8 15.1 n/a
2009 539 35.7 15.1 53.2
2010 530 36.0 14.7 57.7
2011 878 52.1 16.8 57.3
2012 865 52.4 16.4 62
2013 861 51.1 16.8 64.1
2014 873 53.7 16.2 63.9
2015 925 59.0 15.6 60.8
2016 888 58.0 15.3 63.7
2017 860 54.5 15.7 61.9
2018 880 57.6 15.2 57.4
2019 873 55.9 15.6 56.7
2020 824 56.6 14.5 56.2
2021 603 46.0 13.1 50.6
2022 610 45.0 13.5 45.4
2023 632 47.6 13.2 69.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for A T Allen Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $951 (10.3%) $8,254 (89.7%) $9,205

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A T Allen Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 576th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 831st of 1502 Elementary schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (A T Allen Elementary)66.559.3
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)6766
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (A T Allen Elementary)51.640.7
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)60.253.7
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (A T Allen Elementary)68.556.9
 11.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)65.764
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (A T Allen Elementary)52.456
 3.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)60.662.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (A T Allen Elementary)68.247.6
 20.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)66.862.8
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (A T Allen Elementary)56.642.9
 13.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)61.656.4
 5.2%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (A T Allen Elementary)80.960
 20.9%
   5th Grade Science (Cabarrus County Schools)78.871.1
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students873632
 27.6%
African American124114
 8.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian148
 42.9%
Hispanic266214
 19.5%
Pacific Islander00
White449272
 39.4%
Two or More Races1823
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.7%69.3%
 12.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about A T Allen Elementary

Students who attend A T Allen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mount Pleasant Middle
High : Mount Pleasant High

In the 2022-23 school year, 632 students attended A T Allen Elementary.

Students at A T Allen Elementary are 43% White, 34% Hispanic, 18% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

A T Allen Elementary ranks 930th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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