Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
George Washington Carver Elementary School's student population of 301 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Carver Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1205 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
94%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Carver Elementary School's ranking?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is ranked #1205 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School?
301 students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of George Washington Carver Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Carver Elementary School?
George Washington Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does George Washington Carver Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is George Washington Carver Elementary School part of?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is part of Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District.
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