Geo. Washington Carver Elementary School (Closed 2011)

4600 Elmwood Ave
Kansas City, MO 64130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
323 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
(09-10)
12%
53%
(09-10)
14%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)
2%
4%
Black
(09-10)
96%
18%
White
(09-10)
2%
76%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
88%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average).
How many students attend Geo. Washington Carver Elementary School?
323 students attend Geo. Washington Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Geo. Washington Carver Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Geo. Washington Carver Elementary School offer ?
Geo. Washington Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Geo. Washington Carver Elementary School part of?
Geo. Washington Carver Elementary School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.

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