Serving 822 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 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 822 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 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 822 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
822 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. 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)
49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
33%
20%
Black
27%
25%
White
28%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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?
822 students attend Carl A Furr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% 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 6% 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 14:1, 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
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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