Cary Woods Elementary School

www.auburnschools.org/carywoods/

439 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Cary Woods Elementary School, located at 715 Sanders St. in Auburn, Alabama, serves as a cornerstone of the Auburn City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing both academic excellence and character development. As part of a highly-regarded school system, Cary Woods focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for future success through a blend of core curriculum, extracurricular activities, and community-focused initiatives.

The school prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Auburn community. By prioritizing individualized attention and high academic standards, Cary Woods strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and reach their full potential. Through its website and school programming, the institution remains transparent and accessible, ensuring that parents are well-integrated into the educational journey of their children as they progress through their formative elementary years.

439

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cary Woods Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	76
Black	90
Asian	49
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	3

White
192 (43.7%)
Black
90 (20.5%)
Hispanic
76 (17.3%)
Asian
49 (11.2%)
Two or More
29 (6.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Auburn City
Phone:	(334)887-4940
Website:	http://www.auburnschools.org/carywoods/
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 137

Grade 1 137

Grade 2 165

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cary Woods Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	137
Grade 1	137
Grade 2	165

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cary Woods Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	200	45.6%
Male	239	54.4%

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