Cabarrus County Schools celebrated the official ribbon cutting of the new Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary School on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., marking a new chapter in the history of one of Concord's oldest schools.

Built on the school's historic campus at 61 Spring Street NW, the replacement facility is a 115,000-square-foot, multi-story school designed to serve 756 students in grades K-5. Purpose-built to support its nationally recognized STEM magnet program, the new school features flexible learning spaces, classrooms for exceptional children services, art and music, outdoor learning areas, improved traffic flow, playgrounds, and enhanced safety features.

Although the school site's history dates back to 1887, Coltrane-Webb Elementary officially opened in 1957 when Coltrane Grammar School and Webb School merged. The school was named for Daniel Branson Coltrane, who helped establish Concord City Schools, and Albert Shipp Webb, a longtime Concord school leader. Since becoming a STEM magnet school in 2011, Coltrane-Webb has earned and maintained designation as a North Carolina STEM School of Distinction at the Model Level.

"The new Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary School reflects our commitment to preparing students for the future while honoring the rich history of this remarkable school community," said Superintendent Dr. John Kopicki. "This building creates an environment where curiosity is encouraged, innovation thrives, and every child has the opportunity to discover, create, and succeed."

The project was designed by Yates Chreitzberg Hughes Architects of Concord and constructed by Rodgers Builders, Inc.