Cary Woods Elementary School serves 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 80%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 86%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Math Proficiency: 98%
- Reading Proficiency: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cary Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cary Woods Elementary School's student population of 505 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
505 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cary Woods Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)98%
80%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)98%
86%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
16%
1%

Hispanic
12%
10%

Black
23%
32%

White
44%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 98% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Cary Woods Elementary School?
505 students attend Cary Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Cary Woods Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cary Woods Elementary School?
Cary Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Cary Woods Elementary School offer ?
Cary Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Cary Woods Elementary School part of?
Cary Woods Elementary School is part of Auburn City School District.
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