Serving 782 students in grades Kindergarten-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 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 782 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carl A Furr Elementary serves the west part of Concord, NC, covering an area of approximately 9.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carl A Furr Elementary School's student population of 782 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
782 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Campus Size
15 acres
School Motto
Home of the Falcons
School Rankings
Carl A Furr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl A Furr Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1355 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
39%
22%
Black
28%
24%
White
23%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1355 out of 2,617 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Carl A Furr Elementary School?
782 students attend Carl A Furr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Carl A Furr Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% 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 15:1.
What grades does Carl A Furr Elementary School offer ?
Carl A Furr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carl A Furr Elementary School part of?
Carl A Furr Elementary School is part of Cabarrus County Schools.
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