Serving 760 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W M Irvin 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 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower 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 60% 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 (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 760 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W M Irvin Elementary serves the northern part of Concord, NC, covering an area of approximately 22.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
W M Irvin Elementary School's student population of 760 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
760 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
W M Irvin 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 W M Irvin Elementary School is 0.71, which is less 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
#2263 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
5%
4%
Showing 2008–2017. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W M Irvin Elementary School's ranking?
W M Irvin Elementary School is ranked #2263 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend W M Irvin Elementary School?
760 students attend W M Irvin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of W M Irvin Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W M Irvin Elementary School?
W M Irvin Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does W M Irvin Elementary School offer ?
W M Irvin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W M Irvin Elementary School part of?
W M Irvin Elementary School is part of Cabarrus County Schools.
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