Carver Elementary School (Closed 2023)

455 Greenwave Drive
Dawson, GA 39842
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 336 students in grades 3-5, Carver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
336 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(15-16)
11%
41%
(15-16)
14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
2%
15%
Black
(15-16)
91%
37%
White
(15-16)
7%
41%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Carver Elementary School?
336 students attend Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Carver Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carver Elementary School offer ?
Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Carver Elementary School part of?
Carver Elementary School is part of Terrell County School District.

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