G.w. Carver Elementary School
G.w. Carver Elementary School serves 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
G.w. Carver Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 82%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 78%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
G.w. Carver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
G.w. Carver Elementary School's student population of 567 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 567 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Rankings
G.w. Carver Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,800 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of G.w. Carver Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1066 out of 1800 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 82% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 78% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 16% |
| Black | 14% | 22% |
| White | 59% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Henry County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to G.w. Carver Elementary School is Martinsville High School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Fieldale-collinsville Middle School (2.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Collinsville Fieldale-collinsville Middle School Math: 78% | Reading: 68%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 854 students10
2.9 miles
645 Miles Road
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-3841 2.9 6-8 854 - Martinsville Albert Harris Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 56%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 467 students10
3.3 miles
710 Smith Road
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5838 3.3 K-5 467 - Collinsville Collinsville Primary Grades: PK-2 | 347 students
3.6 miles
15 Primary School Rd
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-8932 3.6 PK-2 347 - Collinsville John Redd Smith Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 75%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 290 students10
3.6 miles
40 School Dr
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-7676 3.6 3-5 290 - Martinsville Martinsville High School Math: 85% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 580 students10
3.7 miles
351 Commonwealth Blvd
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5870 3.7 9-12 580
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