- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dothan, AL
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology
Federal NCES profile for Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010123000443
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #8 of 11
- elementary schools in Dothan · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology has class sizes larger than 95% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Dothan, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 010123000443 · Dothan, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 22.6:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Dothan High School (1,588 students)
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dothan High Sc
Dothan High School
1,588 students
- Dothan Prepara
Dothan Preparatory Academy
1,034 students
- Carver 9th Gra 583
Carver 9th Grade Academy
583 students
- Kelly Springs 516
Kelly Springs Elementary School
516 students
- Highlands Elem 501
Highlands Elementary School
501 students
- This school 429
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology
429 students
What this shows Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology compares
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 95% in Alabama - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,750
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
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 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
African American 36.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Dothan City reports $13,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dothan Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver 9th Grade Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kelly Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highlands Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Dothan
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kelly Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Highlands Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Hidden Lake Primary School
Standard public school
476 students 19:1 students per teacher
Girard Intermediate School
Standard public school
449 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
Selma Street Elementary School
Standard public school
421 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Heard Elementary School
Standard public school
389 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology
How many students attend Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology?
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dothan, AL. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology is 22.6:1, which is 28% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology?
52.1% of students at Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Dothan, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology?
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology rank among elementary schools in Dothan?
By Resource Investment Index, Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Dothan, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dothan on the city page.
What other schools are in Dothan City?
Besides Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology, Dothan City also operates Dothan High School (1,588 students), Dothan Preparatory Academy (1,034 students), and Carver 9th Grade Academy (583 students). See the Dothan City district page for the complete list.