George Washington Carver School serves 556 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
556 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
29 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
99%
13%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend George Washington Carver School?
556 students attend George Washington Carver School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of George Washington Carver School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does George Washington Carver School offer ?
George Washington Carver School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is George Washington Carver School part of?
George Washington Carver School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.
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