Serving 591 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: George Washington Carver Elementary serves the northern part of Neosho, MO, covering an area of approximately 83.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Washington Carver Elementary School's student population of 591 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
591 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks within the top 30% 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 0.51, 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
#471 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
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 #471 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are George Washington Carver Elementary School often compared to?
George Washington Carver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seneca Elementary School, Learning Initiative Neosho/cr, Benton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School?
591 students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of George Washington Carver Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Washington Carver Elementary School?
George Washington Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher 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-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George Washington Carver Elementary School part of?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is part of Neosho School District.
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