W R Odell Primary

www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/odell

938 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

W.R. Odell Primary, located in Concord, North Carolina, is a dedicated primary school serving the Cabarrus County School District. The school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in their early developmental years. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, students, and families, the school aims to build a solid academic and social-emotional foundation, preparing young learners for their future transitions into intermediate and upper-level schooling.

True to its "Dragon Pride" branding, the school places a significant emphasis on building a positive school culture characterized by character development, inclusivity, and community spirit. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, utilizing modern instructional strategies to encourage curiosity and academic growth. Through a combination of rigorous classroom instruction and collaborative extracurricular opportunities, W.R. Odell Primary works to ensure that every student feels valued and motivated to achieve their best.

938

Total Students

59.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W R Odell Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	68
Black	92
Asian	459
Two or More	47
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
459 (48.9%)
White
269 (28.7%)
Black
92 (9.8%)
Hispanic
68 (7.2%)
Two or More
47 (5.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
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)260-6760
Website:	http://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/odell
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	938
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Kindergarten 293

Grade 1 322

Grade 2 323