W R Odell Elementary

907 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

W.R. Odell Elementary, located at 1885 Odell School Rd in Concord, North Carolina, is a public school serving the Cabarrus County Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. It serves a suburban community and is recognized for its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher involvement, which help contribute to a collaborative atmosphere.

The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for future success by integrating modern curriculum standards with extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on character education and academic excellence, W.R. Odell strives to create a well-rounded experience for its elementary-aged learners. Its location in the growing Concord area makes it a central hub for neighborhood families, aiming to build a strong foundation for students before they transition to middle school.

907

Total Students

54.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W R Odell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	333
Hispanic	61
Black	136
Asian	333
Two or More	41
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
333 (36.7 %)
Asian
333 (36.7 %)
Black
136 (15.0 %)
Hispanic
61 (6.7 %)
Two or More
41 (4.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cabarrus County Schools
Phone:	(704)260-6030
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	907
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 272

Grade 4 314

Grade 5 321