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George Washington Carver Elementary School vs. Tuskegee Public Elementary School

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School Overview

School
George Washington Carver Elementary School
303 Union Springs Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tuskegee Public Elementary School
101 E Price St
Tuskegee, AL 36083
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

Tuskegee Public Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
George Washington Carver Elementary School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades Pre–K through 3, enrolled 409 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1.
The school's overall ranking improved from #987 in 2022 to #932 in 2023 but remains in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency ranged from 10–14% in recent years, significantly lower than the Alabama state average of about 30%, while reading proficiency at 30–34% was also lower than the state average near 47%.
Enrollment declined from 567 students in 2012 to 409 in 2023, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch remained very high at 90%, highlighting socioeconomic challenges.
The student body was predominantly Black (96%), with very small minority representations; 371 of 409 students qualified for free lunch, indicating sustained high poverty levels.
Tuskegee Public Elementary School ranked #1143 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #702 in 2010 and consistently placing in the bottom 50% statewide in overall testing performance.
In 2023, math proficiency was 8%, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 20%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 6–9%, lower than the state average.
Enrollment declined from 349 students in 2019 to 258 students in 2023, while the percentage eligible for free lunch increased to 98%, reflecting socioeconomic challenges in this Union County AL public elementary school.
Serving grades 4–6, the school had 258 students with a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 in 2023, contrasting with a lower ratio of 20:1 the previous year due to staffing changes.
Minority enrollment was 99%, predominantly Black (243 of 258 students), with little change in demographic proportions over recent years.
Grades Offered
PK-3
4-6
Total Students
409 students
258 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at George Washington Carver Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tuskegee Public Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at George Washington Carver Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tuskegee Public Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
12 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at George Washington Carver Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tuskegee Public Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Macon County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tuskegee Public Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Macon County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#932 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#1143 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of George Washington Carver Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tuskegee Public Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
8%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Washington Carver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Macon County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tuskegee Public Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Macon County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Washington Carver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Macon County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tuskegee Public Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Macon County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tuskegee Public Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Macon County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of George Washington Carver Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Tuskegee Public Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
38
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Kindergarten Students
94
-
Grade 1 Students
92
-
Grade 2 Students
91
-
Grade 3 Students
94
-
Grade 4 Students
-
98
Grade 5 Students
-
76
Grade 6 Students
-
84

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at George Washington Carver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Macon County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tuskegee Public Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Macon County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
96%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at George Washington Carver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Macon County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tuskegee Public Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Macon County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at George Washington Carver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Macon County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tuskegee Public Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Macon County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at George Washington Carver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Macon County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tuskegee Public Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Macon County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.08
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of George Washington Carver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Macon County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tuskegee Public Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Macon County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at George Washington Carver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Macon County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tuskegee Public Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Macon County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(06-07 School Year Data)
4%
(06-07 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at George Washington Carver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Macon County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2006-07 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tuskegee Public Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Macon County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2006-07 school year.
 
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