North Kannapolis Elementary

Summary:

North Kannapolis Elementary is a public elementary school serving 269 students in grades PK-5 in Kannapolis, North Carolina, a predominantly low-income area. The school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom third of North Carolina elementary schools in academic performance.

North Kannapolis Elementary's test scores are well below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25.7% of 3rd graders were proficient in reading, compared to 48.7% statewide and 28.3% for the Kannapolis City Schools district. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic students and students from low-income families, though it performs relatively better for English Language Learners.

Interestingly, some nearby schools in the Cabarrus County Schools district, such as Concord Lake STEAM Academy and Charles E Boger Elementary, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance, even with high percentages of students from low-income backgrounds. This suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement at North Kannapolis Elementary through targeted interventions and by learning from the practices of higher-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 800 N Walnut Street
       Kannapolis, NC  28081-2165


(704) 933-2935

District: Kannapolis City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1349th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,411 Help


Students who attend North Kannapolis Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kannapolis Middle
High:    A L Brown High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.9%
White:
20.4%
African American:
19.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Kannapolis Elementary ranks worse than 89.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Kannapolis City Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details North Kannapolis Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Kannapolis City Schools District. Student population at North Kannapolis Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.9%), White (20.4%), African American (19.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Kannapolis City Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Kannapolis Elementary is 9, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Kannapolis City Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Kannapolis Elementary is $14,411, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Kannapolis City Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Kannapolis Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Kannapolis Elementary 1349th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See North Kannapolis Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Kannapolis City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kannapolis City Schools 217th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Kannapolis Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Kannapolis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.32 859th 1276 32.7%
2007 50.85 723rd 1293 44.1%
2008 37.38 900th 1324 32.0%
2009 47.28 807th 1354 40.4%
2010 42.15 898th 1363 34.1%
2011 45.44 855th 1381 38.1%
2012 40.06 943rd 1388 32.1%
2013 39.60 855th 1403 39.1%
2014 30.22 1002nd 1390 27.9%
2015 23.92 1167th 1440 19.0%
2016 34.93 1001st 1425 29.8%
2017 33.36 1029th 1429 28.0%
2018 41.73 899th 1434 37.3%
2019 28.27 1120th 1473 24.0%
2021 32.95 978th 1489 34.3%
2022 40.03 919th 1514 39.3%
2023 33.08 1036th 1502 31.0%
2024 15.85 1349th 1505 10.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Kannapolis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.43 197th 421 53.2%
2019 61.07 130th 497 73.8%
2022 56.60 143rd 485 70.5%
2023 52.48 189th 514 63.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Kannapolis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.98 378th 801 52.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Kannapolis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.79 400th 1332 70.0%
2019 33.32 1003rd 1361 26.3%
2021 39.98 785th 1329 40.9%
2022 54.91 569th 1366 58.3%
2023 33.23 1013th 1437 29.5%
2024 20.76 1286th 1450 11.3%
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Rank History for Female students at North Kannapolis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.39 1097th 1405 21.9%
2019 17.39 1267th 1424 11.0%
2021 28.27 1036th 1440 28.1%
2022 34.39 988th 1458 32.2%
2023 34.23 981st 1459 32.8%
2024 16.76 1309th 1455 10.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Kannapolis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.75 622nd 878 29.2%
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Rank History for Male students at North Kannapolis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.19 687th 1413 51.4%
2019 43.32 855th 1430 40.2%
2021 40.02 853rd 1444 40.9%
2022 47.17 762nd 1464 48.0%
2023 35.83 988th 1461 32.4%
2024 17.99 1284th 1464 12.3%
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Rank History for African American students at North Kannapolis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.29 864th 949 9.0%
2024 58.51 315th 924 65.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Kannapolis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.11 347th 851 59.2%
2019 48.69 436th 865 49.6%
2021 42.82 454th 843 46.1%
2022 44.99 478th 893 46.5%
2023 42.71 531st 915 42.0%
2024 25.39 792nd 951 16.7%
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Rank History for White students at North Kannapolis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.46 868th 1178 26.3%
2019 31.40 913th 1183 22.8%
2021 30.96 853rd 1172 27.2%
2022 41.42 736th 1194 38.4%
2024 21.75 1001st 1166 14.2%
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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.

North Kannapolis Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for North Kannapolis Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 275 124 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1989 284 130 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1990 310 128 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1991 332 132 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1992 328 135 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1993 325 140 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1994 279 142 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1995 223 120 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1996 223 120 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1997 193 140 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1998 212 150 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1999 185 88 7 21 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2000 191 114 7 40 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2001 217 125 1 55 2 n/a n/a 0 400
2002 213 94 3 62 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2003 213 94 3 62 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2004 198 95 5 92 1 n/a n/a 0 391
2005 219 108 5 85 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2006 177 102 1 81 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2007 184 91 2 95 0 n/a n/a 19 391
2008 187 95 3 118 2 n/a n/a 20 425
2009 178 134 4 129 2 n/a n/a 0 447
2010 163 131 5 123 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2011 165 97 4 146 1 0 38 0 451
2012 216 138 8 216 36 0 38 0 652
2013 190 135 3 189 3 0 35 0 555
2014 141 99 3 151 6 0 28 0 428
2015 164 116 3 173 6 1 28 0 491
2016 163 123 4 180 2 1 35 0 508
2017 125 129 7 171 0 1 29 0 462
2018 95 85 4 160 0 2 31 0 377
2019 91 66 4 170 1 1 27 0 360
2020 75 54 3 158 1 0 29 0 320
2021 63 43 1 134 1 0 25 0 267
2022 53 46 1 143 0 0 20 0 263
2023 55 53 0 145 0 0 16 0 269

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 North Kannapolis Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 20.0 20.0 40.5
1989 416 20.0 20.8 53.6
1990 441 20.0 22.0 50.6
1991 471 21.0 22.4 47.3
1992 471 21.0 22.4 43.3
1993 468 24.0 19.5 65.8
1994 426 24.0 17.8 50
1995 354 22.0 16.1 63.6
1996 354 22.0 16.1 63.6
1997 341 23.0 14.8 63.3
1998 383 29.0 13.2 44.9
1999 301 30.0 10.0 90.4
2000 353 30.0 11.8 64.9
2001 400 31.0 12.9 62
2002 373 31.0 12.0 0
2003 373 31.0 12.0 0
2004 391 30.0 13.0 94.4
2005 417 30.0 13.9 97.4
2006 361 29.0 12.4 80.3
2007 391 n/a n/a 75.3
2008 425 35.2 12.1 89.1
2009 447 42.7 10.5 80.5
2010 422 40.7 10.3 70.9
2011 451 41.4 10.8 83.6
2012 652 41.8 15.5 67.6
2013 555 41.9 13.2 85.4
2014 428 36.4 11.7 93
2015 491 39.0 12.5 82.5
2016 508 39.0 13.0 99.4
2017 462 35.4 13.0 99.4
2018 377 28.9 13.0 99.2
2019 360 28.1 12.7 99.2
2020 320 28.2 11.3 99.1
2021 267 27.0 9.8 98.9
2022 263 25.9 10.1 98.9
2023 269 29.6 9.0 95.9

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 North Kannapolis Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 20.0 20.0 40.5
1989 416 20.0 20.8 53.6
1990 441 20.0 22.0 50.6
1991 471 21.0 22.4 47.3
1992 471 21.0 22.4 43.3
1993 468 24.0 19.5 65.8
1994 426 24.0 17.8 50
1995 354 22.0 16.1 63.6
1996 354 22.0 16.1 63.6
1997 341 23.0 14.8 63.3
1998 383 29.0 13.2 44.9
1999 301 30.0 10.0 90.4
2000 353 30.0 11.8 64.9
2001 400 31.0 12.9 62
2002 373 31.0 12.0 0
2003 373 31.0 12.0 0
2004 391 30.0 13.0 94.4
2005 417 30.0 13.9 97.4
2006 361 29.0 12.4 80.3
2007 391 n/a n/a 75.3
2008 425 35.2 12.1 89.1
2009 447 42.7 10.5 80.5
2010 422 40.7 10.3 70.9
2011 451 41.4 10.8 83.6
2012 652 41.8 15.5 67.6
2013 555 41.9 13.2 85.4
2014 428 36.4 11.7 93
2015 491 39.0 12.5 82.5
2016 508 39.0 13.0 99.4
2017 462 35.4 13.0 99.4
2018 377 28.9 13.0 99.2
2019 360 28.1 12.7 99.2
2020 320 28.2 11.3 99.1
2021 267 27.0 9.8 98.9
2022 263 25.9 10.1 98.9
2023 269 29.6 9.0 95.9

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 North Kannapolis Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,811 (19.5%) $11,600 (80.5%) $14,411

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Kannapolis Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1120th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1036th of 1502 Elementary schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Kannapolis Elementary)46.242.9
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kannapolis City Schools)48.950.5
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (North Kannapolis Elementary)42.332.7
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Kannapolis City Schools)47.231.4
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Kannapolis Elementary)48.240.5
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kannapolis City Schools)44.440.8
 3.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (North Kannapolis Elementary)41.135.7
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Kannapolis City Schools)49.535.2
 14.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Kannapolis Elementary)50.856.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kannapolis City Schools)48.745.5
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (North Kannapolis Elementary)44.642.5
 2.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Kannapolis City Schools)4930.4
 18.6%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (North Kannapolis Elementary)67.770
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Kannapolis City Schools)70.858.1
 12.7%
   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 Students360269
 25.3%
African American6653
 19.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic170145
 14.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White9155
 39.6%
Two or More Races2716
 40.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%95.9%
 3.3%


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Students who attend North Kannapolis Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kannapolis Middle
High : A L Brown High

In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended North Kannapolis Elementary.

Students at North Kannapolis Elementary are 54% Hispanic, 20% White, 20% African American, 6% Two or more races.

North Kannapolis Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.4% of North Carolina elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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