Serving 767 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carl A Furr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carl A Furr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Carl A Furr Elementary School's student population of 767 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
767 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carl A Furr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl A Furr Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1320 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
35%
20%
Black
27%
25%
White
28%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl A Furr Elementary School's ranking?
Carl A Furr Elementary School is ranked #1320 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Carl A Furr Elementary School often compared to?
Carl A Furr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cox Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Carl A Furr Elementary School?
767 students attend Carl A Furr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Carl A Furr Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl A Furr Elementary School?
Carl A Furr Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carl A Furr Elementary School offer ?
Carl A Furr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carl A Furr Elementary School part of?
Carl A Furr Elementary School is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.
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