At a glance
Reported students
785
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
554.5
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary: 785 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
17.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 544
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Audrey W. Garrett Elementary
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Mebane. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Alamance-Burlington Schools. NCES reports 785 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, above the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (37.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.1%). English learners represent 10.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Audrey W. Garrett Elementary
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.46
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.7%
- Hispanic23.1%
- Black22.2%
- Asian5.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial11.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Alamance-Burlington Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elon Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
689 reported students
Highland Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
661 reported students
Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
623 reported students
Alexander Wilson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
609 reported students
Hillcrest Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
556 reported students
Marvin B Smith Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
556 reported students
Public schools near Audrey W. Garrett Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Mebane Elementary Elementary · Alamance-Burlington Schools | KG–05 | 506 | 2.3 mi |
| E M Yoder Elementary Elementary · Alamance-Burlington Schools | PK–05 | 336 | 3 mi |
| Alamance Community School Elementary · Charter · Alamance Community School | KG–08 | 736 | 3.1 mi |
| Carolina Achieve Elementary · Charter · Carolina Achieve | KG–02 | — | 3.2 mi |
| Alexander Wilson Elementary Elementary · Alamance-Burlington Schools | PK–05 | 609 | 3.5 mi |
| Haw River Elementary Elementary · Alamance-Burlington Schools | PK–05 | 490 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Audrey W. Garrett Elementary
What grades does Audrey W. Garrett Elementary serve?
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Alamance-Burlington Schools.
How many students attend Audrey W. Garrett Elementary?
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary reported 785 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 544 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Audrey W. Garrett Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 785 students and 44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Audrey W. Garrett Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Alamance-Burlington Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Audrey W. Garrett Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Audrey W. Garrett Elementary in?
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools, based in Burlington, NC, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Audrey W. Garrett Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Mebane Elementary (2.3 mi), E M Yoder Elementary (3 mi), Alamance Community School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.