At a glance
Reported students
661
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
792
Royal Oaks School of the Arts: 661 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 515
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Royal Oaks School of the Arts
Royal Oaks School of the Arts is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Kannapolis. It is one of 43 current school records connected to Cabarrus County Schools. NCES reports 661 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (39%) and White (31%). English learners represent 8.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Royal Oaks School of the Arts
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.43 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31%
- Hispanic20.6%
- Black39%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cabarrus County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wolf Meadow Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
655 reported students
Rocky River Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
652 reported students
Mount Pleasant Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
679 reported students
Patriots Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
636 reported students
A T Allen Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
626 reported students
R Brown McAllister Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
698 reported students
Public schools near Royal Oaks School of the Arts
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Lake STEAM Academy Elementary · Charter · Concord Lake STEAM Academy | KG–08 | 856 | 0.9 mi |
| Forest Park Elementary Elementary · Kannapolis City Schools | KG–05 | 472 | 1.1 mi |
| Winecoff Elementary Elementary · Cabarrus County Schools | PK–05 | 740 | 1.4 mi |
| Shady Brook Elementary Elementary · Kannapolis City Schools | KG–05 | 322 | 1.7 mi |
| GW Carver Elementary Elementary · Kannapolis City Schools | KG–05 | 503 | 1.9 mi |
| Jackson Park Elementary Elementary · Kannapolis City Schools | KG–05 | 476 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Royal Oaks School of the Arts
What grades does Royal Oaks School of the Arts serve?
Royal Oaks School of the Arts reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cabarrus County Schools.
How many students attend Royal Oaks School of the Arts?
Royal Oaks School of the Arts reported 661 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 515 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Royal Oaks School of the Arts?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 661 students and 44.43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Royal Oaks School of the Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?
Royal Oaks School of the Arts is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cabarrus County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Royal Oaks School of the Arts students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Royal Oaks School of the Arts in?
Royal Oaks School of the Arts is part of Cabarrus County Schools, based in Concord, NC, which operates 43 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Royal Oaks School of the Arts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Concord Lake STEAM Academy (0.9 mi), Forest Park Elementary (1.1 mi), Winecoff Elementary (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.