Carl A Furr Elementary

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.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 2725 Clover Road
       Concord, NC  28027-3804


(704) 260-6110

District: Cabarrus County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
993rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,519 Help


Students who attend Carl A Furr Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Harold E. Winkler Middle
High:    Jay M Robinson High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  822

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
33.5%
White:
27.9%
African American:
26.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carl A Furr Elementary ranks worse than 66% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 16th 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 36.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Carl A Furr Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (33.5%), White (27.9%), African American (26.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carl A Furr Elementary is 14, which is the 9th 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 Carl A Furr Elementary is $9,519, which is the 9th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carl A Furr Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Carl A Furr Elementary 993rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Carl A Furr 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 Carl A Furr Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Carl A Furr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 66.79 408th 1324 69.2%
2009 66.04 487th 1354 64.0%
2010 58.84 636th 1363 53.3%
2011 51.83 763rd 1381 44.8%
2012 45.13 843rd 1388 39.3%
2013 64.38 449th 1403 68.0%
2014 64.30 476th 1390 65.8%
2015 52.24 712th 1440 50.6%
2016 49.61 741st 1425 48.0%
2017 56.03 653rd 1429 54.3%
2018 43.12 868th 1434 39.5%
2019 60.42 561st 1473 61.9%
2021 52.22 679th 1489 54.4%
2022 49.77 751st 1514 50.4%
2023 39.82 936th 1502 37.7%
2024 36.04 993rd 1505 34.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Carl A Furr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.74 31st 97 68.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carl A Furr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.35 247th 421 41.3%
2019 60.16 134th 497 73.0%
2021 47.32 144th 385 62.6%
2022 35.39 327th 485 32.6%
2023 35.27 331st 514 35.6%
2024 38.42 321st 533 39.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carl A Furr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.08 617th 801 23.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carl A Furr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.89 746th 1332 44.0%
2019 63.47 424th 1361 68.8%
2021 51.76 551st 1329 58.5%
2022 41.20 817th 1366 40.2%
2023 31.94 1048th 1437 27.1%
2024 25.52 1216th 1450 16.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Carl A Furr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.76 750th 1405 46.6%
2019 60.28 554th 1424 61.1%
2021 47.96 710th 1440 50.7%
2022 57.42 597th 1458 59.1%
2023 42.61 845th 1459 42.1%
2024 36.94 967th 1455 33.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Carl A Furr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.99 780th 897 13.0%
2019 36.83 578th 878 34.2%
2021 38.83 364th 646 43.7%
2022 31.15 450th 634 29.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Carl A Furr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.57 315th 612 48.5%
2021 63.42 211th 494 57.3%
2022 52.92 333rd 500 33.4%
2023 34.00 533rd 582 8.4%
2024 62.78 256th 669 61.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Carl A Furr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.69 943rd 1413 33.3%
2019 58.91 574th 1430 59.9%
2021 55.08 609th 1444 57.8%
2022 41.15 881st 1464 39.8%
2023 37.31 966th 1461 33.9%
2024 35.20 987th 1464 32.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Carl A Furr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 1.53 107th 107 0.0%
2024 39.15 98th 130 24.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Carl A Furr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.12 306th 927 67.0%
2019 80.78 97th 949 89.8%
2021 60.56 241st 896 73.1%
2022 73.21 157th 927 83.1%
2023 56.28 347th 933 62.8%
2024 39.19 590th 924 36.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carl A Furr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.67 576th 851 32.3%
2019 61.57 290th 865 66.5%
2021 46.03 411th 843 51.2%
2022 33.44 651st 893 27.1%
2023 26.31 731st 915 20.1%
2024 36.48 649th 951 31.8%
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Rank History for White students at Carl A Furr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.77 670th 1178 43.1%
2019 53.73 553rd 1183 53.3%
2021 60.21 433rd 1172 63.1%
2022 72.71 285th 1194 76.1%
2023 55.07 544th 1183 54.0%
2024 54.88 530th 1166 54.5%
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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
Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Open Quote Love this school for my Kindergartener! He's had a great year. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, May 18, 2015

Open Quote This is an excellent school. Carl A. Furr has a natural nurturing, safe, healthful, and supportive learning environment. The school adminstration and teachers are outstanding. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Carl A Furr Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 507 90 21 145 1 n/a n/a 34 798
2009 513 119 22 152 1 n/a n/a 0 807
2010 492 128 26 156 2 n/a n/a 0 804
2011 483 96 19 182 2 0 33 0 815
2012 470 95 25 214 1 0 30 0 835
2013 424 105 16 211 0 0 27 0 783
2014 359 119 19 204 1 0 24 0 726
2015 338 124 20 235 1 2 25 0 745
2016 332 139 35 242 1 3 27 0 779
2017 318 169 40 246 2 0 37 0 812
2018 315 187 27 255 2 0 26 0 812
2019 289 184 28 277 0 0 22 0 800
2020 289 194 52 304 0 0 39 0 878
2021 251 172 38 262 0 0 35 0 758
2022 216 205 42 270 1 0 33 0 767
2023 229 221 50 275 1 1 45 0 822

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 Carl A Furr Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 798 48.0 16.6 n/a
2009 807 48.4 16.7 28.7
2010 804 49.7 16.1 33.5
2011 815 50.7 16.0 37.2
2012 835 49.7 16.7 41.1
2013 783 49.8 15.7 44.3
2014 726 47.0 15.4 49.4
2015 745 50.0 14.9 52.9
2016 779 52.0 14.9 52.4
2017 812 51.2 15.8 50.7
2018 812 49.9 16.2 50.2
2019 800 55.0 14.5 52.6
2020 878 56.0 15.6 50.8
2021 758 57.0 13.2 42.6
2022 767 57.7 13.2 43.4
2023 822 58.5 14.0 58.5

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 Carl A Furr Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 798 48.0 16.6 n/a
2009 807 48.4 16.7 28.7
2010 804 49.7 16.1 33.5
2011 815 50.7 16.0 37.2
2012 835 49.7 16.7 41.1
2013 783 49.8 15.7 44.3
2014 726 47.0 15.4 49.4
2015 745 50.0 14.9 52.9
2016 779 52.0 14.9 52.4
2017 812 51.2 15.8 50.7
2018 812 49.9 16.2 50.2
2019 800 55.0 14.5 52.6
2020 878 56.0 15.6 50.8
2021 758 57.0 13.2 42.6
2022 767 57.7 13.2 43.4
2023 822 58.5 14.0 58.5

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 Carl A Furr Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $965 (10.1%) $8,554 (89.9%) $9,519

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carl A Furr Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 561st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 936th of 1502 Elementary schools
 24.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carl A Furr Elementary)66.449
 17.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)6766
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Carl A Furr Elementary)59.937.6
 22.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)60.253.7
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carl A Furr Elementary)61.260.2
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)65.764
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Carl A Furr Elementary)53.956.8
 2.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)60.662.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carl A Furr Elementary)71.846
 25.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)66.862.8
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Carl A Furr Elementary)59.244.4
 14.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)61.656.4
 5.2%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Carl A Furr Elementary)76.353.3
 23%
   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 Students800822
 2.8%
African American184221
 20.1%
American Indian01
Asian2850
 78.6%
Hispanic277275
 0.7%
Pacific Islander01
White289229
 20.8%
Two or More Races2245
 104.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.6%58.5%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carl A Furr Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 822 students attended Carl A Furr Elementary.

Students at Carl A Furr Elementary are 33% Hispanic, 28% White, 27% African American, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Carl A Furr Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harold E. Winkler Middle
High : Jay M Robinson High

Carl A Furr Elementary ranks 993rd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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