Carver Elementary School

1717 Ironwood Drive
Carver, MN 55315
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Top 20%
Serving 718 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carver Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 718 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 20% in MN
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Carver Elementary School's student population of 718 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
718 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Carver Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#295 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
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63%
45%
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59%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
10%
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Black
11%
12%
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White
73%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carver Elementary School's ranking?
Carver Elementary School is ranked #295 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Carver Elementary School?
718 students attend Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Carver Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carver Elementary School offer ?
Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carver Elementary School part of?
Carver Elementary School is part of Eastern Carver County Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 718 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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