W R Odell Primary

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.

W.R. Odell Elementary honored as a National Blue Ribbon School in the 2024–2025 academic year after securing North Carolina's highest growth score (12.88). There are two upcoming events back to back will happen on these dates for Book Fair Family Night on September 11 and Curriculum Night on September 22 .

Q. What makes W R Odell Elementary a good school for young students?

A. W R Odell Elementary tries to provide a caring and interesting place that allows kids to do well in school and get along with others.

Q.How do new families sign up at W R Odell Elementary?

A. Families can sign up their kids by going to W R Odell Elementary’s website or calling the school for sign-up info.

Q. Does W R Odell Elementary have programs to help students grow outside of class?

A. Yes, W R Odell Elementary has arts, music, and after-school programs that help kids be creative, work together, and grow as people.

Q. What help does W R Odell Elementary give to students?

A. W R Odell Elementary has qualified teachers, counselors, and different learning programs to help each student.

Q. How does W R Odell Elementary talk to parents?

A. W R Odell Elementary lets parents know what’s happening via newsletters, the school website, and social media posts.