Summary:
Carl A Furr Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Concord, North Carolina, serving 822 students in grades K-5 and part of the Cabarrus County Schools district.
While Carl A Furr Elementary has a diverse student population, with 27.86% White, 26.89% African American, 33.45% Hispanic, 6.08% Asian, and 5.47% two or more races, its academic performance lags behind the district and state averages. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics range from 44.1% to 56.6%, compared to the district's 65.6% to 68% and the state's 56.6% to 62.7%. Similarly, the school's Reading proficiency rates range from 38.2% to 47.7%, compared to the district's 54% to 60.9% and the state's 48.7% to 52.8%. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students performing relatively well but Asian, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students struggling.
When compared to nearby schools like Harrisburg Elementary and Cox Mill Elementary, which have higher percentages of White and Asian students, Carl A Furr Elementary significantly underperforms in Mathematics, Reading, and Science. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 561 out of 1,473 North Carolina elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 993 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.61% to 58.52%, which may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet K-5
District:
Cabarrus County Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
993rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,519
Students who attend Carl A Furr Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.0
Number of students: 822
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
33.5%
White:
27.9%
African American:
26.9%
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Asian:
6.1%
Two or more races:
5.5%
American Indian:
0.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.5%
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