Temporary Limited Capping for Odell Schools

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To keep pace with continued student growth in the northwestern portion of Cabarrus County, the Cabarrus County Board of Education has unanimously approved a temporary limited enrollment cap for W.R. Odell Primary School and W.R. Odell Elementary School. This decision is meant to reduce overcrowding, keep students safe, and protect the quality of learning for students and staff.

The limited enrollment cap will remain in place until a new elementary school opens in the northwest area of the county, currently projected for the fall of 2028. Cabarrus County has already purchased land for the future northwest elementary school at 11151 Sudbury Road, showing early planning as the area continues to grow. Construction of the new school will require funding approval from the Cabarrus County Commissioners.

District leaders say the cap is a short-term solution while long-term plans move forward.

“Our goal is to make sure every student learns in a safe, high-quality school,” said Dr. John Kopicki, Superintendent of Cabarrus County Schools. “This temporary step helps us manage crowding now while we continue planning for the future growth of our community.”

Beginning April 1, 2026, any new students in grades one through five who live north of Highway 73 within the Odell attendance area and enroll for the 2026–2027 school year or later will be assigned to Carl A. Furr Elementary School as their school of attendance. Kindergarten students will continue to enroll at their assigned home school.

Carl A. Furr Elementary School is located at 2725 Clover Rd NW in Concord.

Questions about sibling enrollments will continue to be handled according to Board of Education Policy 4150. In addition, staff members who work at Odell Primary School, Odell Elementary School, or Harris Road Middle School will still be allowed to enroll their children at those schools.

The limited enrollment cap applies to families of new enrollees north of Highway 73 within the Odell attendance area who enroll in Cabarrus County Schools after April 1, 2026. Students affected by the cap will attend Carl A. Furr Elementary School until boundaries are created for the new northwest area elementary school. Transportation will be provided by the district for students who live in the capped area and are assigned to Carl A. Furr.

The limited enrollment cap will begin with the 2026–2027 school year and will stay in place until the new northwest elementary school opens. District leaders stress that the cap is temporary and will be lifted once the new school is ready to welcome students.

More information will be shared with families as the process continues. Please submit your questions in the area below or email to capping@cabarrus.k12.nc.us.


Area of Odell Boundary affected by limited capping is noted by the yellow boundary.


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To keep pace with continued student growth in the northwestern portion of Cabarrus County, the Cabarrus County Board of Education has unanimously approved a temporary limited enrollment cap for W.R. Odell Primary School and W.R. Odell Elementary School. This decision is meant to reduce overcrowding, keep students safe, and protect the quality of learning for students and staff.

The limited enrollment cap will remain in place until a new elementary school opens in the northwest area of the county, currently projected for the fall of 2028. Cabarrus County has already purchased land for the future northwest elementary school at 11151 Sudbury Road, showing early planning as the area continues to grow. Construction of the new school will require funding approval from the Cabarrus County Commissioners.

District leaders say the cap is a short-term solution while long-term plans move forward.

“Our goal is to make sure every student learns in a safe, high-quality school,” said Dr. John Kopicki, Superintendent of Cabarrus County Schools. “This temporary step helps us manage crowding now while we continue planning for the future growth of our community.”

Beginning April 1, 2026, any new students in grades one through five who live north of Highway 73 within the Odell attendance area and enroll for the 2026–2027 school year or later will be assigned to Carl A. Furr Elementary School as their school of attendance. Kindergarten students will continue to enroll at their assigned home school.

Carl A. Furr Elementary School is located at 2725 Clover Rd NW in Concord.

Questions about sibling enrollments will continue to be handled according to Board of Education Policy 4150. In addition, staff members who work at Odell Primary School, Odell Elementary School, or Harris Road Middle School will still be allowed to enroll their children at those schools.

The limited enrollment cap applies to families of new enrollees north of Highway 73 within the Odell attendance area who enroll in Cabarrus County Schools after April 1, 2026. Students affected by the cap will attend Carl A. Furr Elementary School until boundaries are created for the new northwest area elementary school. Transportation will be provided by the district for students who live in the capped area and are assigned to Carl A. Furr.

The limited enrollment cap will begin with the 2026–2027 school year and will stay in place until the new northwest elementary school opens. District leaders stress that the cap is temporary and will be lifted once the new school is ready to welcome students.

More information will be shared with families as the process continues. Please submit your questions in the area below or email to capping@cabarrus.k12.nc.us.


Area of Odell Boundary affected by limited capping is noted by the yellow boundary.


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Temporary Limited Enrollment Capping for Odell Schools

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  • Share Hello. I have submitted enrollment paperwork for my son who will begin Kindergarten in August 2026. I am still waiting for enrollment application and supporting documents to be reviewed but our home address is 9961 Manor Vista Trl, Kannapolis, NC 28027. Although we are north of Highway 73, can you confirm if this address qualifies for my son to start at Odell primary if he is starting kindergarten, regardless of the cap? Additionally, if he starts Kindergarten at Odell primary in Aug 2026, will he be able to remain at Odell K - 5, regardless of the cap as long as we remain in the school zone since he is starting there in kindergarten? on Facebook Share Hello. I have submitted enrollment paperwork for my son who will begin Kindergarten in August 2026. I am still waiting for enrollment application and supporting documents to be reviewed but our home address is 9961 Manor Vista Trl, Kannapolis, NC 28027. Although we are north of Highway 73, can you confirm if this address qualifies for my son to start at Odell primary if he is starting kindergarten, regardless of the cap? Additionally, if he starts Kindergarten at Odell primary in Aug 2026, will he be able to remain at Odell K - 5, regardless of the cap as long as we remain in the school zone since he is starting there in kindergarten? on Twitter Share Hello. I have submitted enrollment paperwork for my son who will begin Kindergarten in August 2026. I am still waiting for enrollment application and supporting documents to be reviewed but our home address is 9961 Manor Vista Trl, Kannapolis, NC 28027. Although we are north of Highway 73, can you confirm if this address qualifies for my son to start at Odell primary if he is starting kindergarten, regardless of the cap? Additionally, if he starts Kindergarten at Odell primary in Aug 2026, will he be able to remain at Odell K - 5, regardless of the cap as long as we remain in the school zone since he is starting there in kindergarten? on Linkedin Email Hello. I have submitted enrollment paperwork for my son who will begin Kindergarten in August 2026. I am still waiting for enrollment application and supporting documents to be reviewed but our home address is 9961 Manor Vista Trl, Kannapolis, NC 28027. Although we are north of Highway 73, can you confirm if this address qualifies for my son to start at Odell primary if he is starting kindergarten, regardless of the cap? Additionally, if he starts Kindergarten at Odell primary in Aug 2026, will he be able to remain at Odell K - 5, regardless of the cap as long as we remain in the school zone since he is starting there in kindergarten? link

    Hello. I have submitted enrollment paperwork for my son who will begin Kindergarten in August 2026. I am still waiting for enrollment application and supporting documents to be reviewed but our home address is 9961 Manor Vista Trl, Kannapolis, NC 28027. Although we are north of Highway 73, can you confirm if this address qualifies for my son to start at Odell primary if he is starting kindergarten, regardless of the cap? Additionally, if he starts Kindergarten at Odell primary in Aug 2026, will he be able to remain at Odell K - 5, regardless of the cap as long as we remain in the school zone since he is starting there in kindergarten?

    Madison McShane asked 18 days ago

    Thank you for your question.  The limited enrollment cap in the area that includes your address does not affect kindergarten enrollments. You will enroll for kindergarten at Odell Primary. As long as families remain domiciled within the Odell boundary they will continue their grade level progression through the Odell Schools. 

  • Share Currently my daughter is studying first grade in Odell Primary. I see some questions answered that the existing students will not get impacted and they still continue to stay in odell for next academic years. In this case my daughter will get to continue 2nd grade in odell for 2026-2027. And third grade in odell Elementary from 2027-2028. Kindly confirm if my understanding is correct. on Facebook Share Currently my daughter is studying first grade in Odell Primary. I see some questions answered that the existing students will not get impacted and they still continue to stay in odell for next academic years. In this case my daughter will get to continue 2nd grade in odell for 2026-2027. And third grade in odell Elementary from 2027-2028. Kindly confirm if my understanding is correct. on Twitter Share Currently my daughter is studying first grade in Odell Primary. I see some questions answered that the existing students will not get impacted and they still continue to stay in odell for next academic years. In this case my daughter will get to continue 2nd grade in odell for 2026-2027. And third grade in odell Elementary from 2027-2028. Kindly confirm if my understanding is correct. on Linkedin Email Currently my daughter is studying first grade in Odell Primary. I see some questions answered that the existing students will not get impacted and they still continue to stay in odell for next academic years. In this case my daughter will get to continue 2nd grade in odell for 2026-2027. And third grade in odell Elementary from 2027-2028. Kindly confirm if my understanding is correct. link

    Currently my daughter is studying first grade in Odell Primary. I see some questions answered that the existing students will not get impacted and they still continue to stay in odell for next academic years. In this case my daughter will get to continue 2nd grade in odell for 2026-2027. And third grade in odell Elementary from 2027-2028. Kindly confirm if my understanding is correct.

    Jagadish asked 25 days ago

    Thank you for your question. The cap does not impact families currently attending Odell Elementary and Odell Primary who reside within the attendance boundary. As long as families are domiciled within the Odell boundary they will continue their grade level progression through the Odell Schools.

  • Share We already own a home in the cap area. If we have a new student who is going to be a 1st grader in the 26/27 school year and enroll him before April 1st, will he go to WR Odell or will he go to Charles A Furr? on Facebook Share We already own a home in the cap area. If we have a new student who is going to be a 1st grader in the 26/27 school year and enroll him before April 1st, will he go to WR Odell or will he go to Charles A Furr? on Twitter Share We already own a home in the cap area. If we have a new student who is going to be a 1st grader in the 26/27 school year and enroll him before April 1st, will he go to WR Odell or will he go to Charles A Furr? on Linkedin Email We already own a home in the cap area. If we have a new student who is going to be a 1st grader in the 26/27 school year and enroll him before April 1st, will he go to WR Odell or will he go to Charles A Furr? link

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    Dan Wilson asked 26 days ago

    Thank you for your question. Any families currently domiciled north of highway 73 in the affected limited cap area, who fully enroll for the 2026-2027 school year prior to April 1, 2026, can be enrolled at their assigned CCS home-zoned school which would be Odell Primary. Families in the affected limited cap area who enroll a 1-5 grader after April 1, 2026, will be assigned to Carl A. Furr Elementary. 

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    HT asked 26 days ago

    Thank you for your question. Please visit the CCS School Locator and enter your street number and address to locate the address' school assignment for 2026-27.

  • Share My residency is in CAP area. My child will turn 5 years in Jun-2027. Can we enroll my child under Kindergarten in Odell Primary next year 2027 and also can he continue in Odell Elementary subsequent years? on Facebook Share My residency is in CAP area. My child will turn 5 years in Jun-2027. Can we enroll my child under Kindergarten in Odell Primary next year 2027 and also can he continue in Odell Elementary subsequent years? on Twitter Share My residency is in CAP area. My child will turn 5 years in Jun-2027. Can we enroll my child under Kindergarten in Odell Primary next year 2027 and also can he continue in Odell Elementary subsequent years? on Linkedin Email My residency is in CAP area. My child will turn 5 years in Jun-2027. Can we enroll my child under Kindergarten in Odell Primary next year 2027 and also can he continue in Odell Elementary subsequent years? link

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    Sudipta Mandal asked 26 days ago

    Thank you for your question.  Kindergarten is not affected by the limited cap.  Kindergarteners will continue to enroll in Odell Primary as long as that is their zoned school based on their domiciled address. As long as you continue to remain domiciled in the Odell attendance boundary, you will continue to be enrolled at the Odell schools.

  • Share We live at Gossage LN NW , Concord ,NC, 28027 My daughter is enrolled in Odell primary for K for year 2025-2026 and she will be 1st grade in 2026-2027 Will she be allowed to continue at Odell primary (k-2) and Odell elementary (3-5), please let me know on Facebook Share We live at Gossage LN NW , Concord ,NC, 28027 My daughter is enrolled in Odell primary for K for year 2025-2026 and she will be 1st grade in 2026-2027 Will she be allowed to continue at Odell primary (k-2) and Odell elementary (3-5), please let me know on Twitter Share We live at Gossage LN NW , Concord ,NC, 28027 My daughter is enrolled in Odell primary for K for year 2025-2026 and she will be 1st grade in 2026-2027 Will she be allowed to continue at Odell primary (k-2) and Odell elementary (3-5), please let me know on Linkedin Email We live at Gossage LN NW , Concord ,NC, 28027 My daughter is enrolled in Odell primary for K for year 2025-2026 and she will be 1st grade in 2026-2027 Will she be allowed to continue at Odell primary (k-2) and Odell elementary (3-5), please let me know link

    We live at Gossage LN NW , Concord ,NC, 28027 My daughter is enrolled in Odell primary for K for year 2025-2026 and she will be 1st grade in 2026-2027 Will she be allowed to continue at Odell primary (k-2) and Odell elementary (3-5), please let me know

    AKC asked 27 days ago

    Thank you for your question. The cap does not impact families currently attending Odell Elementary and Odell Primary who reside within the attendance boundary. As long as families are domiciled within the Odell boundary they will continue their grade level progression through the Odell Schools. 

  • Share My kid is turning 5 this year, so can he be enrolled in odell primary on Facebook Share My kid is turning 5 this year, so can he be enrolled in odell primary on Twitter Share My kid is turning 5 this year, so can he be enrolled in odell primary on Linkedin Email My kid is turning 5 this year, so can he be enrolled in odell primary link

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    Avishek asked 26 days ago

    Thank you for your question.  Students who turn five years old on or before Aug. 31, 2026 may enroll in Kindergarten. Kindergarten is not affected by the limited cap.  Kindergarteners will continue to enroll in Odell Primary as long as that is their zoned school based on their domiciled address.

  • Share Currently My Location is in Cap Area, My child will turn 5 this year May. Can we enroll for Kindergarten in Odell Primary? on Facebook Share Currently My Location is in Cap Area, My child will turn 5 this year May. Can we enroll for Kindergarten in Odell Primary? on Twitter Share Currently My Location is in Cap Area, My child will turn 5 this year May. Can we enroll for Kindergarten in Odell Primary? on Linkedin Email Currently My Location is in Cap Area, My child will turn 5 this year May. Can we enroll for Kindergarten in Odell Primary? link

    Currently My Location is in Cap Area, My child will turn 5 this year May. Can we enroll for Kindergarten in Odell Primary?

    Sudipta asked 26 days ago

    Thank you for your question.  Kindergarten is not affected by the limited cap.  Kindergarteners will continue to enroll in Odell Primary as long as that is their zoned school based on their domiciled address.  Students who turn five years old on or before Aug. 31, 2026 may enroll in Kindergarten.

  • Share My son is currently attending KG in Odell primary. Next year he goes to 1st grade. So, he has to move to new school or continue in Odell primary for 1st grade? We live north of highway 73 Any information provided will be greatly appreciated Thank you in advance on Facebook Share My son is currently attending KG in Odell primary. Next year he goes to 1st grade. So, he has to move to new school or continue in Odell primary for 1st grade? We live north of highway 73 Any information provided will be greatly appreciated Thank you in advance on Twitter Share My son is currently attending KG in Odell primary. Next year he goes to 1st grade. So, he has to move to new school or continue in Odell primary for 1st grade? We live north of highway 73 Any information provided will be greatly appreciated Thank you in advance on Linkedin Email My son is currently attending KG in Odell primary. Next year he goes to 1st grade. So, he has to move to new school or continue in Odell primary for 1st grade? We live north of highway 73 Any information provided will be greatly appreciated Thank you in advance link

    My son is currently attending KG in Odell primary. Next year he goes to 1st grade. So, he has to move to new school or continue in Odell primary for 1st grade? We live north of highway 73 Any information provided will be greatly appreciated Thank you in advance

    Reddy asked 27 days ago

    Thanks for your question.  This limited enrollment cap only affects new enrollees to Odell Primary and Odell Elementary after April 1, 2026.  Your current kindergarten student at Odell Primary would continue to be enrolled at Odell Primary for 1st grade.

  • Share My son is currently attending KG in Odell primary. Next year he goes to 1st grade So, he has to move to new school or continue in Odell primary for 1st grade? on Facebook Share My son is currently attending KG in Odell primary. Next year he goes to 1st grade So, he has to move to new school or continue in Odell primary for 1st grade? on Twitter Share My son is currently attending KG in Odell primary. Next year he goes to 1st grade So, he has to move to new school or continue in Odell primary for 1st grade? on Linkedin Email My son is currently attending KG in Odell primary. Next year he goes to 1st grade So, he has to move to new school or continue in Odell primary for 1st grade? link

    My son is currently attending KG in Odell primary. Next year he goes to 1st grade So, he has to move to new school or continue in Odell primary for 1st grade?

    Reddy asked 27 days ago

    Thanks for your question.  This limited enrollment cap only affects new enrollees to Odell Primary and Odell Elementary after April 1, 2026.  Your current kindergarten student at Odell Primary would continue to be enrolled at Odell Primary for 1st grade.

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