Carver Elementary School
- Carver Elementary School serves 573 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 43% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Carver Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Carver Elementary School's student population of 573 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 573 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Carver Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Carver Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1234 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 11% |
| Black | 28% | 6% |
| White | 12% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Des Moines Independent Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Carver Elementary School is East High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hiatt Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hiatt Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Des Moines East High School Grades: 9-12 | 2329 students
0.5 miles
815 E 13th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515)242-7788 0.5 9-12 2329 - Des Moines Hiatt Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 592 students
0.7 miles
1430 E. University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515)242-7774 0.7 6-8 592 - Des Moines Moulton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 483 students
1.0 miles
1541 8th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515)242-8427 1.0 PK-5 483 - Des Moines Capitol View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 598 students
1.1 miles
320 E. 16th
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515)242-8402 1.1 PK-5 598 - Des Moines North High School Grades: 9-12 | 1274 students
1.3 miles
501 Holcomb Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515)242-7200 1.3 9-12 1274
School Reviews
| 5 Hi I'm Miss Emmie Im 25 I teach 5th grade in room 210 I'm fun my class goes on field trips - Posted by Teacher - LenaE |
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