Serving 785 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 785 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School's student population of 785 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
785 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1070 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)58%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
23%
22%
Black
22%
24%
White
38%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School's ranking?
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School is ranked #1070 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School often compared to?
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Mebane Elementary School, E M Yoder Elementary School, Elon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School?
785 students attend Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School?
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School offer ?
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School part of?
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools.
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