Is W R Odell Elementary a good school?

Yes! W R Odell Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 50 th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend W R Odell Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 927 students attended W R Odell Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of W R Odell Elementary?

Students at W R Odell Elementary are 41% Asian, 33% White, 14% African American, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of W R Odell Elementary attend?

Students who attend W R Odell Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Harris Road Middle

W R Odell Elementary

Summary:

W R Odell Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Concord, North Carolina, with a diverse student population of 907. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong academic outcomes that outpace the district and state averages.

W R Odell Elementary's academic excellence is evident across various metrics. The school ranks 50th out of 1,505 schools in North Carolina and receives a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, demonstrating its exceptional performance in EOG (End-of-Grade) Mathematics, Reading, and Science assessments. The school's diverse student population, including significant representation of Asian, African American, and Hispanic students, also performs at high levels, indicating the school's ability to effectively support the learning needs of all students, regardless of their background.

Compared to nearby schools in the Cabarrus County Schools district and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, W R Odell Elementary stands out as a standout performer. The school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 7.04% to 14.44% over the past three years, suggests it serves a more affluent community, which may contribute to its high academic achievement. Overall, W R Odell Elementary's combination of academic excellence, diverse student population, and efficient resource allocation make it a highly desirable choice for families in the Concord area.

Detail:

Public 3-5

1885 Odell School Rd
Concord, NC 28027

(704) 260-6030

District: Cabarrus County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,938

Students who attend W R Odell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Harris Road Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 927

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

41.1%

White:

32.8%

African American:

14.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details W R Odell Elementary ranks better than 96.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2^nd among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at W R Odell Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (41.1%), White (32.8%), African American (14.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W R Odell Elementary is 16.9, which is the highest among 20 elementary schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare W R Odell Elementary employs 54.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at W R Odell Elementary is $7,938, which is the lowest among 20 elementary schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

W R Odell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks W R Odell Elementary 50^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See W R Odell Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Cabarrus County Schools:

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

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Rank History for all students at W R Odell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	91.43	77^th	1473	94.8%
2021	95.40	46^th	1489	96.9%
2022	95.80	32^nd	1514	97.9%
2023	95.46	32^nd	1502	97.9%
2024	94.91	50^th	1505	96.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at W R Odell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	81.43	8^th	86	90.7%
2019	79.24	16^th	103	84.5%
2021	80.72	13^th	97	86.6%
2022	95.32	2^nd	133	98.5%
2023	88.30	18^th	154	88.3%
2024	82.65	15^th	159	90.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at W R Odell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	99.68	2^nd	385	99.5%
2022	97.17	10^th	485	97.9%
2023	97.63	5^th	514	99.0%
2024	98.87	5^th	533	99.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at W R Odell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	71.86	116^th	801	85.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W R Odell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	76.37	201^st	1332	84.9%
2019	80.43	154^th	1361	88.7%
2021	93.34	29^th	1329	97.8%
2022	80.10	144^th	1366	89.5%
2023	84.05	105^th	1437	92.7%
2024	83.40	110^th	1450	92.4%

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Rank History for Female students at W R Odell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	86.65	114^th	1405	91.9%
2019	92.62	43^rd	1424	97.0%
2021	94.66	47^th	1440	96.7%
2022	94.76	33^rd	1458	97.7%
2023	95.21	23^rd	1459	98.4%
2024	94.73	40^th	1455	97.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at W R Odell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	46.99	418^th	897	53.4%
2019	79.84	82^nd	878	90.7%
2021	82.68	47^th	646	92.7%
2022	78.83	58^th	634	90.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at W R Odell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	55.35	377^th	612	38.4%
2021	67.31	151^st	494	69.4%
2022	62.14	209^th	500	58.2%
2024	66.06	186^th	669	72.2%

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Rank History for Male students at W R Odell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	79.86	213^th	1413	84.9%
2019	88.05	117^th	1430	91.8%
2021	94.10	53^rd	1444	96.3%
2022	95.01	43^rd	1464	97.1%
2023	93.95	44^th	1461	97.0%
2024	93.20	55^th	1464	96.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at W R Odell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	74.97	29^th	99	70.7%
2019	70.71	36^th	106	66.0%
2021	71.33	37^th	95	61.1%
2022	69.28	38^th	107	64.5%
2023	71.06	38^th	114	66.7%
2024	73.17	26^th	130	80.0%

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Rank History for African American students at W R Odell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	85.27	57^th	927	93.9%
2019	96.76	8^th	949	99.2%
2021	97.10	15^th	896	98.3%
2022	95.77	17^th	927	98.2%
2023	93.60	26^th	933	97.2%
2024	87.31	54^th	924	94.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at W R Odell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	69.49	193^rd	851	77.3%
2019	90.32	32^nd	865	96.3%
2021	97.20	18^th	843	97.9%
2022	96.94	12^th	893	98.7%
2023	90.81	45^th	915	95.1%
2024	89.27	51^st	951	94.6%

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Rank History for White students at W R Odell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	72.60	298^th	1178	74.7%
2019	81.79	156^th	1183	86.8%
2021	88.76	74^th	1172	93.7%
2022	89.75	57^th	1194	95.2%
2023	89.45	61^st	1183	94.8%
2024	88.15	81^st	1166	93.1%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for W R Odell Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	434	126	70	64	1	1	34	730
2018	467	135	85	76	1	0	34	798
2019	462	127	107	62	1	0	43	802
2020	433	122	121	73	1	1	63	814
2021	389	124	192	68	1	2	39	815
2022	358	131	242	70	1	2	34	838
2023	333	136	333	61	2	1	41	907
2024	304	131	381	71	3	0	37	927

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	730	37.7	19.3	15.5
2018	798	41.1	19.3	13.2
2019	802	42.2	19.0	11.3
2020	814	45.5	17.8	12.4
2021	815	49.1	16.5	9.2
2022	838	51.3	16.3	7
2023	907	54.1	16.7	14.4
2024	927	54.8	16.9	18

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	730	37.7	19.3	15.5
2018	798	41.1	19.3	13.2
2019	802	42.2	19.0	11.3
2020	814	45.5	17.8	12.4
2021	815	49.1	16.5	9.2
2022	838	51.3	16.3	7
2023	907	54.1	16.7	14.4
2024	927	54.8	16.9	18

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for W R Odell Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$390 (4.9%)	$7,548 (95.1%)	$7,938

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on W R Odell 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 77^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 32^nd of 1502 Elementary schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (W R Odell Elementary)	82.7	86.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)	67	66	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (W R Odell Elementary)	77.2	77.7	0.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)	60.2	53.7	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (W R Odell Elementary)	83.9	83.1	0.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)	65.7	64	1.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (W R Odell Elementary)	79	82.4	3.4%
4th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)	60.6	62.3	1.7%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (W R Odell Elementary)	85	89.3	4.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)	66.8	62.8	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (W R Odell Elementary)	79.4	82	2.6%
5th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)	61.6	56.4	5.2%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	802	907	13.1%
African American	127	136	7.1%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	107	333	211.2%
Hispanic	62	61	1.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	462	333	27.9%
Two or More Races	43	41	4.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.3%	14.4%	3.1%

Schools Near W R Odell Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
W R Odell Elementary	Public	3-5	1885 Odell School Rd	Concord	28027	Cabarrus County	Cabarrus County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 260-6030	927	55	16.9	18.0%	304 (32.8%)	131 (14.1%)	71 (7.7%)	381 (41.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.0%)	94.9	50^th of 1505 public elementary schools	96.7%		95.5	32^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	97.9%	18	84.9	88.9	86.9	72.6	81.6	85.8	90.0	$7,938	$390	$7,548
W R Odell Primary	Public	K-2	1 Dragon Pride Dr	Concord	28027	Cabarrus County	Cabarrus County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 260-6760	881	62	14.1	14.6%	297 (33.7%)	87 (9.9%)	70 (7.9%)	377 (42.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.2%)								(n/a)								$8,788	$299	$8,490
Cox Mill Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	1450 Cox Mill Road	Concord	28027	Cabarrus County	Cabarrus County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(704) 260-6170	1,109	75	14.7	11.1%	307 (27.7%)	119 (10.7%)	57 (5.1%)	582 (52.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (3.7%)	96.1	33^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	97.8%		96.6	19^th of 1502 public elementary schools	98.7%	14	92.4	92.3	88.7	75.4	88.4	82.8	88.7	$8,388	$334	$8,054
Charles E Boger Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5150 Dove Field Lane	Kannapolis	28081	Cabarrus County	Cabarrus County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 260-6130	887	56	15.9	47.5%	381 (43.0%)	187 (21.1%)	136 (15.3%)	102 (11.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (8.7%)	72.1	368^th of 1505 public elementary schools	75.5%		64	516^th of 1502 public elementary schools	65.6%	148	73.9	55.8	71.4	56.3	56.4	66.9	81.1	$9,284	$566	$8,718
Highland Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	7242 Highland Creek Pkwy	Charlotte	28269	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-1065	472	31	15.0	40.7%	152 (32.2%)	199 (42.2%)	64 (13.6%)	18 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (8.1%)	67.7	448^th of 1505 public elementary schools	70.2%		73.9	344^th of 1502 public elementary schools	77.1%	104	68.2	69.9	64.6	55.3	63.0	50.0	72.0	$9,491	$658	$8,833
Carl A Furr Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	2725 Clover Road	Concord	28027	Cabarrus County	Cabarrus County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(704) 260-6110	818	60	13.6	64.1%	214 (26.2%)	215 (26.3%)	273 (33.4%)	67 (8.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (5.7%)	36	993^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	34.0%		39.8	936^th of 1502 public elementary schools	37.7%	57	56.6	44.1	49.2	38.2	44.7	47.7	58.3	$9,519	$965	$8,554
Weddington Hills Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	4401 Weddington Road	Concord	28027	Cabarrus County	Cabarrus County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(704) 260-6350	971	67	14.4	61.2%	338 (34.8%)	168 (17.3%)	364 (37.5%)	44 (4.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (5.7%)	53.4	692^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	54.0%		54.5	683^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	54.5%	9	58.6	64.6	51.6	51.2	50.3	50.5	68.2	$8,873	$892	$7,981
Shady Brook Elementary	Public	K-5	903 Rogers Lake Road	Kannapolis	28081	Cabarrus County	Kannapolis City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 933-2434	311	23	13.3	99.0%	79 (25.4%)	90 (28.9%)	103 (33.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (12.2%)	6.5	1465^th of 1505 public elementary schools	2.7%		9.2	1427^th of 1502 public elementary schools	5.0%	38	31.3	20.0	30.2	10.4	24.0	25.6	46.5	$11,062	$1,752	$9,310
Parkside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2945 Johnston-Oehler Rd	Charlotte	28269	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-9915	378	30	12.4	99.2%	26 (6.9%)	265 (70.1%)	39 (10.3%)	21 (5.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.3%)	53.9	686^th of 1505 public elementary schools	54.4%		59.3	590^th of 1502 public elementary schools	60.7%	96	56.9	61.3	66.7	39.2	51.6	55.6	66.7	$10,513	$809	$9,704
Fred L Wilson Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	1401 Pine Street	Kannapolis	28081	Cabarrus County	Kannapolis City Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(704) 932-8656	432	28	15.5	99.3%	91 (21.1%)	72 (16.7%)	239 (55.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.0%)	25.3	1186^th of 1505 public elementary schools	21.2%		27	1137^th of 1502 public elementary schools	24.3%	49	51.9	42.5	44.6	29.1	30.0	43.2	56.8	$10,056	$1,308	$8,748

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