Concord Lake STEAM Academy vs Forest Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Concord Lake STEAM Academy
Kannapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
856 students
Forest Park Elementary
Kannapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
| Measure | Concord Lake STEAM Academy Kannapolis, North Carolina | Forest Park Elementary Kannapolis, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1384 of 1,457 | #745 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #48715 of 50,301 | #37792 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 856 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 856 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 50.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 31% |
| city | Kannapolis | Kannapolis |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 12.4).
- •Forest Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 21%).
- •Forest Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •Concord Lake STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 99.4%).
- •Forest Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 50.4).
- •Concord Lake STEAM Academy is the larger school with 856 students compared with 472.
- •Concord Lake STEAM Academy is a charter school while Forest Park Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Concord Lake STEAM Academy better than Forest Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Park Elementary ranks higher (31.1 vs 12.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Concord Lake STEAM Academy and Forest Park Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Kannapolis and Kannapolis in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Concord Lake STEAM Academy: 856. Forest Park Elementary: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Concord Lake STEAM Academy and Forest Park Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Concord Lake STEAM Academy is 1384th of 1,457 and Forest Park Elementary is 745th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).