Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, G.w. Carver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: G.W. Carver Elementary serves the northeast part of Salem, VA, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
G.w. Carver Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
404 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
G.w. Carver Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of G.w. Carver Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#971 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
24%
21%
White
58%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G.w. Carver Elementary School's ranking?
G.w. Carver Elementary School is ranked #971 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend G.w. Carver Elementary School?
404 students attend G.w. Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of G.w. Carver Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of G.w. Carver Elementary School?
G.w. Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does G.w. Carver Elementary School offer ?
G.w. Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is G.w. Carver Elementary School part of?
G.w. Carver Elementary School is part of Salem City School District.
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