W M Irvin Elementary

Summary:

W M Irvin Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Concord, North Carolina, serving 696 students from pre-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.

W M Irvin Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 33.76% White, 30.17% African American, 29.02% Hispanic, 2.16% Asian, and 4.89% two or more races. However, the school has a very high percentage (over 99%) of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Academically, W M Irvin Elementary consistently performs lower than the district and state averages on state assessments, with its 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate at 39.8% compared to the district's 68% and the state's 62.7%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Weddington Hills Elementary and R Brown McAllister Elementary, W M Irvin Elementary lags behind in academic performance. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of North Carolina elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's gifted and talented students have performed relatively well, the overall disparities in subgroup performance suggest that W M Irvin Elementary needs to address the specific needs of its underperforming student populations to improve academic achievement.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1400 Gold Rush Drive
       Concord, NC  28025-1508


(704) 260-6330

District: Cabarrus County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1118th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,791 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  696

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.8%
African American:
30.2%
Hispanic:
29.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details W M Irvin Elementary ranks worse than 74.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 17th 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 29.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at W M Irvin Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.8%), African American (30.2%), Hispanic (29%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Cabarrus County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W M Irvin Elementary is 13.5, which is the 6th 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 M Irvin Elementary is $10,791, which is the highest among 20 elementary schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

W M Irvin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks W M Irvin Elementary 1118th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See W M Irvin Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 W M Irvin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at W M Irvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.36 850th 1276 33.4%
2007 45.79 809th 1293 37.4%
2008 44.86 807th 1324 39.0%
2009 40.55 912th 1354 32.6%
2010 47.46 814th 1363 40.3%
2011 37.31 958th 1381 30.6%
2012 14.81 1276th 1388 8.1%
2013 26.89 1078th 1403 23.2%
2014 26.36 1063rd 1390 23.5%
2015 27.53 1117th 1440 22.4%
2016 24.15 1161st 1425 18.5%
2017 13.93 1283rd 1429 10.2%
2018 7.65 1373rd 1434 4.3%
2019 22.91 1224th 1473 16.9%
2021 25.94 1088th 1489 26.9%
2022 17.23 1331st 1514 12.1%
2023 18.06 1285th 1502 14.4%
2024 29.04 1118th 1505 25.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at W M Irvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.37 415th 421 1.4%
2019 41.46 280th 497 43.7%
2021 40.39 203rd 385 47.3%
2022 28.23 391st 485 19.4%
2023 20.73 461st 514 10.3%
2024 42.99 274th 533 48.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at W M Irvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.43 284th 801 64.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W M Irvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.45 1304th 1332 2.1%
2019 22.15 1168th 1361 14.2%
2021 28.49 985th 1329 25.9%
2022 13.78 1299th 1366 4.9%
2023 14.79 1346th 1437 6.3%
2024 29.42 1130th 1450 22.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at W M Irvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.51 1334th 1405 5.1%
2019 21.80 1212th 1424 14.9%
2021 25.45 1086th 1440 24.6%
2022 16.45 1314th 1458 9.9%
2023 22.80 1198th 1459 17.9%
2024 31.58 1065th 1455 26.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at W M Irvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.49 844th 897 5.9%
2019 23.76 773rd 878 12.0%
2021 40.01 352nd 646 45.5%
2022 32.55 427th 634 32.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at W M Irvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.03 62nd 69 10.1%
2019 44.18 506th 612 17.3%
2021 63.98 202nd 494 59.1%
2023 67.99 102nd 582 82.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at W M Irvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.30 1360th 1413 3.8%
2019 26.41 1157th 1430 19.1%
2021 27.73 1028th 1444 28.8%
2022 19.59 1240th 1464 15.3%
2023 17.93 1273rd 1461 12.9%
2024 27.26 1140th 1464 22.1%
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Rank History for African American students at W M Irvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.81 882nd 927 4.9%
2019 18.71 871st 949 8.2%
2021 23.61 762nd 896 15.0%
2022 24.47 786th 927 15.2%
2023 28.66 714th 933 23.5%
2024 43.30 527th 924 43.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at W M Irvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.75 834th 851 2.0%
2019 32.15 654th 865 24.4%
2021 43.94 440th 843 47.8%
2022 31.57 676th 893 24.3%
2023 16.29 858th 915 6.2%
2024 36.84 645th 951 32.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at W M Irvin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.72 1160th 1178 1.5%
2019 28.11 958th 1183 19.0%
2021 31.56 848th 1172 27.6%
2022 15.38 1098th 1194 8.0%
2023 26.31 969th 1183 18.1%
2024 30.08 892nd 1166 23.5%
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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, March 29, 2012

Open Quote My child has had WONDERFUL teachers at Irvin. The teachers are very dedicated and hard working. It seems to me that they put most of their efforts into teaching the students at their level. I bet that is a hard job. Thumbs up to the staff and administration at Irvin Elementary!! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, March 26, 2012

Open Quote Let's just say, the staff can be kind, friendly, and helpful (just a few), but after 1/2 of the school year is completed, they seem to "let things go".
What may be important to the parents and child, may just be "just the norm" for those here.
Elementary school teachers should not be swearing or even using foul words among these children.
Why are these teachers allowed to teach when we try to teach our children not to use this language?
When there are concerns with our child, the staff again will work greatly during the first part of the year but when there are still other matters (big or small) they slack.
Many of us parents are disappointed for this school. IT has a lot of potential with the handful of great staff, but the others have a lot to be concerned with.
We all know that "kids will be kids" but when you try to stop the kids for saying "Unkind words" toward the children, why is it okay for the teachers to use FOUL and Swear words toward the kids? No wonder the kids are afraid to communicate with some of these teachers. It also appears with the grades from these children when they are intimidated by the teachers and/ or peers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for W M Irvin Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 507 265 6 46 1 n/a n/a 0 825
2001 434 242 10 60 0 n/a n/a 0 746
2002 424 232 13 90 3 n/a n/a 0 762
2003 424 232 13 90 3 n/a n/a 0 762
2004 436 200 8 108 2 n/a n/a 0 754
2005 427 174 7 125 2 n/a n/a 0 735
2006 407 178 5 160 1 n/a n/a 0 751
2007 433 140 5 162 2 n/a n/a 19 761
2008 446 127 7 149 2 n/a n/a 23 754
2009 433 151 6 143 1 n/a n/a 0 734
2010 437 148 8 122 3 n/a n/a 0 718
2011 369 130 2 136 2 2 22 0 663
2012 394 157 1 183 0 2 34 0 771
2013 392 168 2 200 0 1 34 0 797
2014 383 202 4 187 1 1 38 0 816
2015 395 223 6 207 2 0 37 0 870
2016 354 207 6 194 2 0 28 0 791
2017 298 227 7 176 0 0 43 0 751
2018 281 249 7 192 1 0 43 0 773
2019 277 236 7 182 2 0 33 0 737
2020 242 213 12 193 0 0 57 0 717
2021 211 203 10 190 0 0 41 0 655
2022 224 208 14 190 0 0 41 0 677
2023 235 210 15 202 0 0 34 0 696

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 W M Irvin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 825 48.0 17.2 49.9
2001 746 54.0 13.8 57.4
2002 762 64.0 11.9 46.6
2003 762 64.0 11.9 46.6
2004 754 64.0 11.8 44.2
2005 735 64.0 11.5 53.7
2006 751 64.0 11.7 52.7
2007 761 n/a n/a 48.4
2008 754 53.2 14.2 54.9
2009 734 54.5 13.5 50.4
2010 718 48.7 14.7 53.6
2011 663 45.5 14.5 58.8
2012 771 48.8 15.7 65.4
2013 797 52.7 15.1 69.4
2014 816 54.8 14.8 72.7
2015 870 57.0 15.2 69.9
2016 791 56.0 14.1 70.8
2017 751 48.8 15.3 71.2
2018 773 52.3 14.7 99.6
2019 737 51.7 14.2 99.6
2020 717 50.7 14.1 99.6
2021 655 49.8 13.1 99.5
2022 677 51.5 13.1 98.7
2023 696 51.3 13.5 99.6

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 M Irvin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 825 48.0 17.2 49.9
2001 746 54.0 13.8 57.4
2002 762 64.0 11.9 46.6
2003 762 64.0 11.9 46.6
2004 754 64.0 11.8 44.2
2005 735 64.0 11.5 53.7
2006 751 64.0 11.7 52.7
2007 761 n/a n/a 48.4
2008 754 53.2 14.2 54.9
2009 734 54.5 13.5 50.4
2010 718 48.7 14.7 53.6
2011 663 45.5 14.5 58.8
2012 771 48.8 15.7 65.4
2013 797 52.7 15.1 69.4
2014 816 54.8 14.8 72.7
2015 870 57.0 15.2 69.9
2016 791 56.0 14.1 70.8
2017 751 48.8 15.3 71.2
2018 773 52.3 14.7 99.6
2019 737 51.7 14.2 99.6
2020 717 50.7 14.1 99.6
2021 655 49.8 13.1 99.5
2022 677 51.5 13.1 98.7
2023 696 51.3 13.5 99.6

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 M Irvin Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,213 (11.2%) $9,578 (88.8%) $10,791

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

Impact of COVID-19 on W M Irvin Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1224th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1285th of 1502 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (W M Irvin Elementary)41.729.7
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)6766
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (W M Irvin Elementary)40.826.8
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)60.253.7
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (W M Irvin Elementary)30.139.1
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)65.764
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (W M Irvin Elementary)3535.7
 0.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)60.662.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (W M Irvin Elementary)54.834.2
 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 (W M Irvin Elementary)44.435
 9.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)61.656.4
 5.2%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (W M Irvin Elementary)67.753.3
 14.4%
   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 Students737696
 5.6%
African American236210
 11%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian715
 114.3%
Hispanic182202
 11%
Pacific Islander00
White277235
 15.2%
Two or More Races3334
 3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.6%99.6%
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In the 2022-23 school year, 696 students attended W M Irvin Elementary.

W M Irvin Elementary ranks 1118th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at W M Irvin Elementary are 34% White, 30% African American, 29% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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