Serving 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Carver Elementary School's student population of 133 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carver Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2284 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
78%
25%
White
5%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver Elementary School's ranking?
Carver Elementary School is ranked #2284 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Carver Elementary School often compared to?
Carver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E M Rollins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Carver Elementary School?
133 students attend Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Carver Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carver Elementary School offer ?
Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carver Elementary School part of?
Carver Elementary School is part of Vance County Schools School District.
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