Enrollment
429
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Dothan, Alabama, enrolling 429 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 95% of Alabama schools and 28% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 429 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 406 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #365, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 429 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 25.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dothan's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kelly Springs Elementary School (516 students): Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.6:1 vs 19.1:1).
Dothan City also operates Dothan High School (1,588 students) and Dothan Preparatory Academy (1,034 students) alongside Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology compares
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,004
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dothan City, which includes Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology.
$12,004
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 53.0%
Federal 25.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~429 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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