George Washington Carver Elementary School
George Washington Carver Elementary School serves 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
George Washington Carver Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Washington Carver Elementary School's student population of 277 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
George Washington Carver Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,628 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of George Washington Carver Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3329 out of 3628 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
35%
Black
92%
22%
White
1%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the George Washington Carver Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Weather Day (Schools closed)
October 14, 2022 (Friday)
Schools closed
November 23, 2022 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - Schools/Admin Offices Closed
November 24, 2022 (Thursday)
Winter Break - Schools Closed
December 19, 2022 (Monday)
Weather Day (Schools closed)
February 17, 2023 (Friday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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