D
Needs Improvement
49/100

North Kannapolis Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 800 N Walnut Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 24th percentile in North Carolina
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
290
Students
enrolled
9.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%24/1001.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −16 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−19 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency37% (−5 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%45%reading -24 pts, math -13 pts18th percentile (list)
Black30%10%reading +4 pts, math -9 pts48th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%32%reading -7 pts, math +3 pts40th percentile (list)
Low-income17%27%reading -11 pts, math +2 pts34th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 800 N Walnut Street
City Kannapolis
ZIP Code 28081
District 3702430
NCES School ID 370243001047
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28081

Understanding the community around North Kannapolis Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,180
Per Capita Income $34,224
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%
High School or Higher 85.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $216,400
Median Rent $991
Owner-Occupied 67.5%
Renter-Occupied 32.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for North Kannapolis Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 43.8%
Female 56.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 51.4%
Black 20.3%
White 19.3%
Two or More Races 9.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 290
Teachers (FTE) 30.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for North Kannapolis Elementary?
North Kannapolis Elementary has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend North Kannapolis Elementary?
North Kannapolis Elementary has 290 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1.
What grades does North Kannapolis Elementary serve?
North Kannapolis Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does North Kannapolis Elementary receive per student?
North Kannapolis Elementary receives $12,963 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around North Kannapolis Elementary in 28081 ▼
Avg Home Value
$298,292
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,662
1-Year Change
+3.4%
% Renters
32.5%

Other Schools in 28081

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026