George Washington Carver Elementary School
Tel:
(904)924-3122
- George Washington Carver Elementary School serves 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
George Washington Carver Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- George Washington Carver Elementary School's student population of 446 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 446 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- George Washington Carver Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of George Washington Carver Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3318 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 32% |
| Black | 98% | 22% |
| White | n/a | 39% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Duval School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George Washington Carver Elementary School is William M. Raines High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Northwestern Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Tiger Academy (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Tiger Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 225 students
0.6 miles
6079 Bagley Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904)309-6840 0.6 K-5 225 - Jacksonville Carter G. Woodson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 481 students
0.8 miles
2334 Butler Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904)924-3004 0.8 PK-5 481 - Jacksonville William M. Raines High School Grades: 9-12 | 1221 students
0.8 miles
3663 Raines Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904)924-3049 0.8 9-12 1221 - Jacksonville Northwestern Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 537 students
0.9 miles
2100 W 45th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904)924-3100 0.9 6-8 537 - Jacksonville Grand Park Career Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 148 students
1.2 miles
2335 W 18th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904)630-6894 1.2 6-12 148
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