- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mebane, NC
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Audrey W. Garrett Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370003002501
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Mebane · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Audrey W. Garrett Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Mebane, NC.
School address
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370003002501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary grew from 606 students in 2022-23 to 666 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 370003002501 · Mebane, NC Other · MID · TRAD
785 enr · 18.7:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter M Williams High (1,206 students)
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary grew from 606 students in 2022-23 to 666 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walter M Willi
Walter M Williams High
1,206 students
- Southern Alama
Southern Alamance High
1,148 students
- Western Alaman
Western Alamance High
1,138 students
- Eastern Alaman
Eastern Alamance High
952 students
- Hawfields Midd
Hawfields Middle
864 students
- This school
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary
785 students
What this shows Audrey W. Garrett Elementary reports 785 students on the CCD universe file.
How Audrey W. Garrett Elementary compares
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▼ 15% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 785 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
African American 22.2%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Audrey W. Garrett Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alamance-Burlington Schools reports $11,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Audrey W. Garrett Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter M Williams High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Alamance High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawfields Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Audrey W. Garrett Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Mebane
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~785 students)
Frequently asked questions about Audrey W. Garrett Elementary
How many students attend Audrey W. Garrett Elementary?
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary has 785 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mebane, NC. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Audrey W. Garrett Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Audrey W. Garrett Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 18% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Audrey W. Garrett Elementary?
55.9% of students at Audrey W. Garrett Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Audrey W. Garrett Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Audrey W. Garrett Elementary is White at 37.7% of enrollment, in Mebane, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Audrey W. Garrett Elementary?
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Audrey W. Garrett Elementary rank among schools in Mebane?
By Resource Investment Index, Audrey W. Garrett Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Mebane, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mebane on the city page.
What other schools are in Alamance-Burlington Schools?
Besides Audrey W. Garrett Elementary, Alamance-Burlington Schools also operates Walter M Williams High (1,206 students), Southern Alamance High (1,148 students), and Western Alamance High (1,138 students). See the Alamance-Burlington Schools district page for the complete list.