Enrollment
406
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tuskegee, AL
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Carver Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010219001863
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Carver Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tuskegee · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 89.6%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Carver Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tuskegee, AL.
School address
District: Macon County · Alabama
NCES ID 010219001863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington Carver Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Washington Carver Elementary School
George Washington Carver Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tuskegee, Alabama, enrolling 406 students.
At 17.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 89.6% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 406 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 182 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #148, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Macon County spends $16,963 per pupil, 36% above the Alabama average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 33.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Macon County also operates Booker T Washington High (656 students) and Tuskegee Public Elementary (261 students) alongside George Washington Carver Elementary School.
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 George Washington Carver Elementary School compares
George Washington Carver Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.6% | ▲ 52% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Alabama - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,963
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 93.8%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
White 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, George Washington Carver Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Macon County, which includes George Washington Carver Elementary School.
$16,963
Per student
+36%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 45.0%
Federal 33.3%
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 George Washington Carver Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T Washington High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tuskegee Public Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Notasulga High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tuskegee Institute Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dc Wolfe School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Carver Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Similar other 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 (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George Washington Carver Elementary School
How many students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School?
George Washington Carver Elementary School has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tuskegee, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Carver Elementary School?
89.6% of students at George Washington Carver Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Carver Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Carver Elementary School is African American at 93.8% of enrollment, in Tuskegee, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Carver Elementary School?
George Washington Carver Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Washington Carver Elementary School rank among public schools in Tuskegee?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tuskegee, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tuskegee on the city page.
Is George Washington Carver Elementary School a good school?
George Washington Carver Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less 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 Macon County?
Besides George Washington Carver Elementary School, Macon County also operates Booker T Washington High (656 students), Tuskegee Public Elementary (261 students), and Notasulga High School (258 students). See the Macon County district page for the complete list.
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