W R Odell Elementary School, located at 1885 Odell School Rd, Concord, NC, has continued its long history of academic excellence and a high level of involvement in the community. It is consistently regarded as one of the best elementary schools in North Carolina. Concord is a mid-sized town with great neighborhoods for families and community parks. It is located close to the City of Charlotte, all while providing a safe and welcoming environment. W R Odell Elementary serves grades 3-5 and has an enrollment of 907 students. There is gender equity in the student population, with 50% male and 50% female. 63% of its students are classified as minority students, and 14% are classified as economically disadvantaged. The school has 54 full-time certified teachers. Two school counselors maintain a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. Student performance is strong, with 87% of students meeting benchmarks in math and 78% of students meeting benchmarks in reading.

W R Odell Elementary School is ranked #33 in North Carolina Elementary Schools and ranked #2 in Cabarrus County Schools Elementary Schools. This continuous achievement at W R Odell Elementary School shows their commitment to excellence in student achievement and student development that engages the whole child.