Excellent
#6 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 1% in state
Cary Woods Elementary School
Elementary School · Auburn City · Auburn, AL
An Auburn City elementary school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
715 Sanders St, Auburn, AL 36830
- Math 98% proficient (2012)
- Reading 95% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cary Woods Elementary School score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 95% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 97% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 9 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cary Woods Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,088/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,761
Median home value
$346,600
Median rent
$1,033/mo
College educated
62.9%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–2 | 1.7 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Dean Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–2 | 1.9 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Holy Trinity Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.3 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Lee-scott AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 698 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Auburn City
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cary Woods Elementary School is listed in Auburn City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cary Woods Elementary School
Cary Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school in Auburn, AL, part of Auburn City, serving approximately 466 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cary Woods Elementary School
What grades does Cary Woods Elementary School serve?
Cary Woods Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Cary Woods Elementary School?
Cary Woods Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cary Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cary Woods Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cary Woods Elementary School rank in AL?
Cary Woods Elementary School ranks #6 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Cary Woods Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cary Woods Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cary Woods Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cary Woods Elementary School has 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cary Woods Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cary Woods Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cary Woods Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cary Woods Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cary Woods Elementary School?
44.2% of students at Cary Woods Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 466
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (334) 887-4940
- Area population (ZIP 36830)
- 48,172
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36830; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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