- Enrollment
- 2,227
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, AL
Cary Woods Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cary Woods Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010021000039
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cary Woods Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cary Woods Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cary Woods Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Auburn, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Cary Woods Elementary School shrank from 520 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 010021000039 · Auburn, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 16.9:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn High School (2,227 students)
Cary Woods Elementary School shrank from 520 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Cary Woods Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Auburn High Sc
Auburn High School
2,227 students
- Auburn Junior
Auburn Junior High School
1,491 students
- East Samford S 733
East Samford School
733 students
- Drake Middle S 720
Drake Middle School
720 students
- Ogletree Eleme 523
Ogletree Elementary School
523 students
- This school 439
Cary Woods Elementary School
439 students
What this shows Cary Woods Elementary School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cary Woods Elementary School compares
Cary Woods Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 37% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Alabama - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.7%
African American 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Cary Woods Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Auburn City reports $12,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cary Woods Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Samford School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ogletree Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cary Woods Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Auburn
3 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 (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cary Woods Elementary School
How many students attend Cary Woods Elementary School?
Cary Woods Elementary School has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, AL. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cary Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cary Woods Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cary Woods Elementary School?
36.9% of students at Cary Woods Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cary Woods Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cary Woods Elementary School is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in Auburn, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cary Woods Elementary School?
Cary Woods Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Cary Woods Elementary School rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Cary Woods Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Auburn, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn City?
Besides Cary Woods Elementary School, Auburn City also operates Auburn High School (2,227 students), Auburn Junior High School (1,491 students), and East Samford School (733 students). See the Auburn City district page for the complete list.