Serving 103 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The ACAD OF ENVT SCI/MATH ELEM serves the entire district of Saint Louis, MO, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 66.1 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Washington Carver Elementary School's student population of 103 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Motto
We Choose Excellence!
School Rankings
George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Carver Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2012 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
99%
15%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Carver Elementary School's ranking?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is ranked #2012 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School?
103 students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of George Washington Carver Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Washington Carver Elementary School?
George Washington Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does George Washington Carver Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George Washington Carver Elementary School part of?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
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