W R Odell Primary

Public K-2

 1 Dragon Pride Dr
       Concord, NC  28027-7503


(704) 260-6760

District: Cabarrus County Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,788 Help


Students who attend W R Odell Primary usually attend:

Middle:    Harris Road Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  812

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
39.3%
White:
36.1%
African American:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.4% Help


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Compare Details W R Odell Primary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at W R Odell Primary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (39.3%), White (36.1%), African American (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W R Odell Primary is 13.9, which is the 8th 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 W R Odell Primary is $8,788. 14 elementary schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

W R Odell Primary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 W R Odell Primary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.14 196th 1276 84.6%
2007 75.98 239th 1293 81.5%
2008 65.80 429th 1324 67.6%
2009 59.54 617th 1354 54.4%
2010 72.76 337th 1363 75.3%
2011 75.66 278th 1381 79.9%
2012 70.84 384th 1388 72.3%
2013 78.74 244th 1403 82.6%
2014 86.89 143rd 1390 89.7%
2015 85.70 148th 1440 89.7%
2016 81.42 201st 1425 85.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.5)
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Reviews:
by a teacher
Sunday, January 18, 2015

Open Quote So proud to be Principal of such a wonderful school!!! Close Quote


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Monday, November 24, 2014

Open Quote Best school in Cabarrus County Schools and North Carolina! Close Quote


by a citizen
Sunday, November 23, 2014

Open Quote WR Odell Elementary has supportive, involved parents and a dedicated staff of educators who work together with the goal of helping each student develop a love of learning and achieve his/her personal best academic and social growth. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Open Quote I think the review from 2011 is hilarious. Most teachers drink! And Teachers are not allowed to leave the building for lunch and I think great camaraderie lends itself to better teamwork and sharing best teaching practices. Odell is a wonderful place of learning and kids are safe, happy and proud to be Dragons! Odell is an incredibly diverse community. Odell has support from a great PTA, great working families moms and dads who care and are willing to help anyway they can. The kids enjoy the school and really connect with the teachers there . We have been very pleased and happy with our child's school. There are great teachers who are there to help and encourage the children to do their best. Considering what is happening with the NC state budgets and constant cuts to education, Odell continues to provide what we need for our child to be happy and successful. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, July 11, 2014

Open Quote Great school with excellent teachers! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 12, 2011

Open Quote I have a child in kindergarten and I can assure you that when my next child gets to kindergarten they will not be going to Odell. I have seen my child's teacher out with other Odell teachers drinking heavily and acting completely unacceptable. The kindergarten teachers are always out in the hallway talking and seem to think everyday is social hour. My child also complains about teachers bringing in food from restaurants during their lunch time! RUN from Odell as fast as you can! Close Quote



Enrollment information for W R Odell Primary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 780 66 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 848
1989 634 55 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1990 669 64 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 733
1991 728 67 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 796
1992 749 54 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 815
1993 832 55 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 900
1994 908 56 5 13 3 n/a n/a 0 985
1995 1036 69 3 18 5 n/a n/a 0 1131
1996 1036 69 3 18 5 n/a n/a 0 1131
1997 1097 76 6 22 7 n/a n/a 0 1208
1998 750 70 2 20 4 n/a n/a 0 846
1999 797 71 5 25 3 n/a n/a 0 901
2000 775 72 5 32 3 n/a n/a 0 887
2001 816 87 3 38 2 n/a n/a 0 946
2002 530 34 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 573
2003 530 34 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 573
2004 563 50 4 12 2 n/a n/a 0 631
2005 589 53 5 17 2 n/a n/a 0 666
2006 688 102 10 26 1 n/a n/a 0 827
2007 808 100 18 44 2 n/a n/a 51 1023
2008 685 124 28 51 1 n/a n/a 55 944
2009 714 225 40 56 1 n/a n/a 0 1036
2010 716 238 47 47 2 n/a n/a 0 1050
2011 639 170 54 51 3 0 48 0 965
2012 666 175 52 65 1 0 46 0 1005
2013 693 173 69 71 1 0 39 0 1046
2014 591 158 58 65 0 0 45 0 917
2015 585 149 49 64 0 0 35 0 882
2016 618 160 84 87 1 1 35 0 986
2017 427 92 93 56 1 2 24 0 695
2018 388 90 123 51 0 2 26 0 680
2019 368 93 166 60 0 3 28 0 718
2020 344 95 164 62 0 0 54 0 719
2021 313 98 202 51 3 1 29 0 697
2022 308 92 210 53 8 0 27 0 698
2023 293 105 319 59 8 0 28 0 812

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

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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 W R Odell Primary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 848 37.0 22.9 8.7
1989 690 37.0 18.6 13.6
1990 733 37.0 19.8 14.1
1991 796 37.0 21.5 12.9
1992 815 44.0 18.5 7.1
1993 900 46.0 19.6 10.6
1994 985 49.0 20.1 11.3
1995 1131 57.0 19.8 9.8
1996 1131 57.0 19.8 9.8
1997 1208 70.0 17.3 11.3
1998 846 48.0 17.6 18.3
1999 901 48.0 18.8 18.1
2000 887 51.0 17.4 22.4
2001 946 52.0 18.2 15.3
2002 573 54.0 10.6 17.8
2003 573 54.0 10.6 17.8
2004 631 54.0 11.7 21.4
2005 666 54.0 12.3 22.2
2006 827 54.0 15.3 18.1
2007 1023 n/a n/a 19
2008 944 48.6 19.4 19.8
2009 1036 57.6 18.0 20.8
2010 1050 59.7 17.5 23.1
2011 965 54.7 17.6 21.5
2012 1005 53.9 18.6 20.3
2013 1046 57.6 18.1 18.9
2014 917 52.2 17.5 21.2
2015 882 53.0 16.6 16.6
2016 986 53.0 18.6 14.9
2017 695 38.5 18.0 12.8
2018 680 44.2 15.3 11.5
2019 718 43.8 16.3 10.7
2020 719 47.7 15.0 10.2
2021 697 50.8 13.7 8.8
2022 698 55.1 12.6 7.7
2023 812 58.4 13.9 14.4

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 W R Odell Primary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 848 37.0 22.9 8.7
1989 690 37.0 18.6 13.6
1990 733 37.0 19.8 14.1
1991 796 37.0 21.5 12.9
1992 815 44.0 18.5 7.1
1993 900 46.0 19.6 10.6
1994 985 49.0 20.1 11.3
1995 1131 57.0 19.8 9.8
1996 1131 57.0 19.8 9.8
1997 1208 70.0 17.3 11.3
1998 846 48.0 17.6 18.3
1999 901 48.0 18.8 18.1
2000 887 51.0 17.4 22.4
2001 946 52.0 18.2 15.3
2002 573 54.0 10.6 17.8
2003 573 54.0 10.6 17.8
2004 631 54.0 11.7 21.4
2005 666 54.0 12.3 22.2
2006 827 54.0 15.3 18.1
2007 1023 n/a n/a 19
2008 944 48.6 19.4 19.8
2009 1036 57.6 18.0 20.8
2010 1050 59.7 17.5 23.1
2011 965 54.7 17.6 21.5
2012 1005 53.9 18.6 20.3
2013 1046 57.6 18.1 18.9
2014 917 52.2 17.5 21.2
2015 882 53.0 16.6 16.6
2016 986 53.0 18.6 14.9
2017 695 38.5 18.0 12.8
2018 680 44.2 15.3 11.5
2019 718 43.8 16.3 10.7
2020 719 47.7 15.0 10.2
2021 697 50.8 13.7 8.8
2022 698 55.1 12.6 7.7
2023 812 58.4 13.9 14.4

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 W R Odell Primary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $298 (3.4%) $8,490 (96.6%) $8,788

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

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students718812
 13.1%
African American93105
 12.9%
American Indian08
Asian166319
 92.2%
Hispanic6059
 1.7%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White368293
 20.4%
Two or More Races2828
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.7%14.4%
 3.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 812 students attended W R Odell Primary.

Students at W R Odell Primary are 39% Asian, 36% White, 13% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend W R Odell Primary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harris Road Middle


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