Serving 636 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Patriots Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Patriots Elementary serves the southwest part of Concord, NC, covering an area of approximately 19.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically face a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Patriots Elementary School's student population of 636 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
636 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Patriots Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patriots Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)61%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
29%
24%
White
33%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patriots Elementary School's ranking?
Patriots Elementary School is ranked #758 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Patriots Elementary School often compared to?
Patriots Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrisburg Elementary School, Pitts School Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Patriots Elementary School?
636 students attend Patriots Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Patriots Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patriots Elementary School?
Patriots Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Patriots Elementary School offer ?
Patriots Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Patriots Elementary School part of?
Patriots Elementary School is part of Cabarrus County Schools.
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