George Washington Carver Elementary School serves 441 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Washington Carver Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
441 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of George Washington Carver Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
97%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
1%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School?
441 students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of George Washington Carver Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Carver Elementary School?
George Washington Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does George Washington Carver Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is George Washington Carver Elementary School part of?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is part of Santa Ana Unified School District.
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