- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
George Washington Carver Elementary School held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 010219001863 · Tuskegee, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 17.7:1 · 89.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Booker T Washington High (656 students)
George Washington Carver Elementary School held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
George Washington Carver Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Booker T Washi
Booker T Washington High
656 students
- This school
George Washington Carver Elementary School
406 students
- Tuskegee Publi 261
Tuskegee Public Elementary
261 students
- Notasulga High 258
Notasulga High School
258 students
- Tuskegee Insti 213
Tuskegee Institute Middle School
213 students
- Dc Wolfe Schoo 111
Dc Wolfe School
111 students
What this shows George Washington Carver Elementary School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Carver Elementary School compares
George Washington Carver Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,599
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Macon County reports $17,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.