Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: George Washington Carver Elementary School serves the northwest part of Yuma, AZ, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 1 mile from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Washington Carver Elementary School's student population of 270 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Campus Size
3 acres
School Motto
Together we learn, together we grow.
School Rankings
George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Carver Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1034 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
93%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
4%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Carver Elementary School's ranking?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is ranked #1034 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School?
270 students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of George Washington Carver Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 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 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does George Washington Carver Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George Washington Carver Elementary School part of?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is part of Yuma Elementary District (4499).
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