George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy serves 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Attendance Zone: Carver Early Childhood Academy's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Amarillo, TX, encompassing approximately 74.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 5.2 miles and the furthest edge located 7.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy's student population of 325 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
45%
54%
Black
25%
13%
White
25%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy?
325 students attend George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy?
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy offer ?
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy part of?
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy is part of Amarillo Independent School District.
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