Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School

Q: Is Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School a good school?

Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks 217 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Richmond Hill, Georgia, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 697 students. The school is part of the Bryan County School District, which is ranked 20th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School has consistently performed well on the Georgia Milestones Assessment, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state average. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 63.3% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 48.2%. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Georgia elementary schools in recent years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.6 to 15.8 students per teacher, which is lower than the state average, and its spending per student has increased over the years, indicating a commitment to investing in educational resources.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the same district, such as Frances Meeks Elementary School and McAllister Elementary School, Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School outperforms them in the percentage of students proficient or better in ELA, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school serves a more economically diverse student population, with a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the nearby schools. Despite this, the school has been able to maintain strong academic outcomes, indicating effective teaching and learning practices.

Detail:

Public 4-5

476 Frances Meeks Way
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

(912) 459-5111

District: Bryan County

SchoolDigger Rank:
217^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,926

Students who attend Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Richmond Hill Middle School
High:	Richmond Hill High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 679

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.2%

African American:

17.8%

Hispanic:

13.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks better than 82.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Bryan County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.31. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.2%), African American (17.8%), Hispanic (13.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School is 13.9, which is the 2^nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Bryan County School District. (See more...)

Compare Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School employs 48.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School is $7,926. 3 elementary schools in the Bryan County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bryan County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bryan County 20^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	82.43	127^th	1101	88.5%
2007	84.61	103^rd	1125	90.8%
2008	77.59	204^th	1134	82.0%
2009	80.60	164^th	1133	85.5%
2010	78.19	224^th	1183	81.1%
2011	78.90	224^th	1212	81.5%
2012	82.90	128^th	1201	89.3%
2013	82.94	121^st	1225	90.1%
2014	82.88	124^th	1231	89.9%
2015	88.52	122^nd	1240	90.2%
2016	85.51	149^th	1233	87.9%
2017	83.95	175^th	1205	85.5%
2018	62.73	401^st	1209	66.8%
2019	65.10	390^th	1234	68.4%
2021	79.20	234^th	1214	80.7%
2022	79.25	244^th	1244	80.4%
2023	82.91	199^th	1242	84.0%
2024	81.31	217^th	1248	82.6%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, May 4, 2024

The principal and one of the assistant principals at this school are absolutely awful and need to go. They do not care about the safety of your child at all they create a toxic school environment if your child has an iep or 504 you can expect horrible accommodations the classroom teachers that we have had have been amazing however the principal herself needs to be fired at this point she is just awful Close Quote

Enrollment information for Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	486	76	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
2003	486	76	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
2004	483	92	11	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	600
2005	489	104	10	14	2	n/a	n/a	27	646
2006	487	88	13	15	1	n/a	n/a	22	626
2007	541	75	19	20	1	n/a	n/a	37	693
2008	563	78	13	23	2	n/a	n/a	46	725
2009	582	96	18	39	2	n/a	n/a	33	770
2010	608	112	19	64	1	0	31	0	835
2011	607	126	17	72	1	1	46	0	870
2012	639	128	16	68	1	2	46	0	900
2013	676	132	22	88	0	2	42	0	962
2014	658	133	34	73	0	1	53	0	952
2015	661	136	46	78	2	3	55	0	981
2016	472	112	34	67	3	4	41	0	733
2017	427	123	29	61	5	7	33	0	685
2018	434	157	26	73	3	10	39	0	742
2019	465	152	28	84	0	3	40	0	772
2020	460	139	33	84	1	0	37	0	754
2021	344	111	30	103	3	1	34	0	626
2022	378	108	30	101	2	1	38	0	658
2023	393	124	31	93	1	0	55	0	697
2024	361	121	40	90	0	1	66	0	679

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	579	28.0	20.7	24.7
2003	579	28.0	20.7	24.7
2004	600	29.0	20.7	25.5
2005	646	32.0	20.2	20.8
2006	626	34.0	18.4	21.5
2007	693	36.0	19.3	20.6
2008	725	40.2	18.0	20.5
2009	770	44.0	17.5	24.4
2010	835	42.0	19.8	25.9
2011	870	44.0	19.7	33.3
2012	900	48.1	18.7	28.9
2013	962	51.0	18.8	32.5
2014	952	48.4	19.6	30.6
2015	981	55.0	17.8	31.1
2016	733	44.0	16.6	35.6
2017	685	43.7	15.6	38
2018	742	49.3	15.0	36.1
2019	772	52.0	14.8	35.2
2020	754	51.8	14.5	36.7
2021	626	42.6	14.6	39.3
2022	658	41.5	15.8	n/a
2023	697	44.3	15.7	36.6
2024	679	48.8	13.9	45.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	579	28.0	20.7	24.7
2003	579	28.0	20.7	24.7
2004	600	29.0	20.7	25.5
2005	646	32.0	20.2	20.8
2006	626	34.0	18.4	21.5
2007	693	36.0	19.3	20.6
2008	725	40.2	18.0	20.5
2009	770	44.0	17.5	24.4
2010	835	42.0	19.8	25.9
2011	870	44.0	19.7	33.3
2012	900	48.1	18.7	28.9
2013	962	51.0	18.8	32.5
2014	952	48.4	19.6	30.6
2015	981	55.0	17.8	31.1
2016	733	44.0	16.6	35.6
2017	685	43.7	15.6	38
2018	742	49.3	15.0	36.1
2019	772	52.0	14.8	35.2
2020	754	51.8	14.5	36.7
2021	626	42.6	14.6	39.3
2022	658	41.5	15.8	n/a
2023	697	44.3	15.7	36.6
2024	679	48.8	13.9	45.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$182 (2.5%)	$7,190 (97.5%)	$7,372
2018	$158 (2.0%)	$7,555 (98.0%)	$7,713
2019	$178 (2.2%)	$7,747 (97.7%)	$7,926

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 390^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 199^th of 1242 Elementary schools	15.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School)	55.5	51.6	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bryan County)	53.9	52.9	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School)	59.7	69.6	9.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bryan County)	63.4	69.3	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School)	50	51.4	1.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bryan County)	54	57.1	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School)	41.5	59.6	18.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bryan County)	44.2	60.3	16.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School)	43.4	53.6	10.2%
5th Grade Science (Bryan County)	43.5	56.1	12.6%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	772	697	9.7%
African American	152	124	18.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	28	31	10.7%
Hispanic	84	93	10.7%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	465	393	15.5%
Two or More Races	40	55	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.2%	36.6%	1.4%

Schools Near Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School	Public	4-5	476 Frances Meeks Way	Richmond Hill	31324	Bryan County	Bryan County	No	No	No	No	(912) 459-5111	679	49	13.9	45.1%	361 (53.2%)	121 (17.8%)	90 (13.3%)	40 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (9.7%)	81.3	217^th of 1248 public elementary schools	82.6%		82.9	199^th of 1242 public elementary schools	84.0%	18			52.1	63.3					68.0	54.5				54.2			$7,926	$178	$7,747
Richmond Hill Elementary School	Public	2-3	473 Frances Meeks Way	Richmond Hill	31324	Bryan County	Bryan County	No	No	No	No	(912) 459-5100	670	47	14.2	45.4%	339 (50.6%)	125 (18.7%)	111 (16.6%)	35 (5.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	57 (8.5%)								(n/a)		44.4						56.5									$8,412	$217	$8,195
Richmond Hill Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	471 Frances Meeks Way	Richmond Hill	31324	Bryan County	Bryan County	No	No	No	No	(912) 459-5080	748	51	14.5	45.3%	367 (49.1%)	123 (16.4%)	124 (16.6%)	44 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (11.9%)								(n/a)																	$8,637	$242	$8,394
Southwest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6020 Ogeechee Rd	Savannah	31419	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-3300	729	48	15.1	81.8%	90 (12.3%)	385 (52.8%)	170 (23.3%)	20 (2.7%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	54 (7.4%)	22.1	980^th of 1248 public elementary schools	21.5%		26.8	889^th of 1242 public elementary schools	28.4%	91		22.1	18.9	33.3				24.8	32.1	21.2				22.9			$8,943	$422	$8,521
McAllister Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	224 Veterans Memorial Pkwy	Richmond Hill	31324	Bryan County	Bryan County	No	No	No	No	(912) 851-4040	983	59	16.8	14.4%	731 (74.4%)	64 (6.5%)	84 (8.5%)	41 (4.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (6.3%)	94.6	70^th of 1248 public elementary schools	94.4%		94.8	77^th of 1242 public elementary schools	93.8%	7		69.4	62.9	73.5				78.5	88.6	65.3				73.5			$7,243	$169	$7,074
Georgetown School	Public	PK, KG-8	1516 King George Blvd	Savannah	31419	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-3475	525	48	11.0	76.2%	115 (21.9%)	295 (56.2%)	56 (10.7%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	49 (9.3%)	43.7	642^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	48.6%		40.2	682^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	45.1%	40	66.7	23.0	44.1	45.2	33.9	35.7	52.8	35.0	32.2	35.7	32.3	40.5	47.2	42.9	22.9	30.2	$10,357	$237	$10,120
Frances Meeks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	488 Warren Hill Road	Richmond Hill	31324	Bryan County	Bryan County	No	No	No	No	(912) 851-4100	864	60	14.3	18.2%	617 (71.4%)	60 (6.9%)	100 (11.6%)	25 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (7.2%)	94.5	74^th of 1248 public elementary schools	94.1%		95	73^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	94.1%	1		60.0	71.3	78.6				77.8	81.8	70.7				67.9
New Hampstead K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	1700 Highgate Blvd	Bloomingdale	31302	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-6200	848	64	13.2	64.3%	173 (20.4%)	421 (49.6%)	109 (12.9%)	73 (8.6%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	66 (7.8%)	53.9	520^th of 1248 public elementary schools	58.3%		44.2	630^th of 1242 public elementary schools	49.3%	110		33.3	50.0	42.3	44.8	38.9	37.9	37.5	61.1	39.2	27.1	35.6	34.5	35.1	28.7	23.0
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	301 Buckhalter Rd	Savannah	31405	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-4070	218	14	15.4	67.9%	70 (32.1%)	75 (34.4%)	40 (18.3%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	26 (11.9%)	21.7	985^th of 1248 public elementary schools	21.1%		17.3	1060^th of 1242 public elementary schools	14.7%	75		34.5	17.9	27.8				24.1	14.3	22.2				22.2			$10,191	$518	$9,673
Pulaski Elementary SChool	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Tibet Ave	Savannah	31419	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-6466	576	44	13.2	64.8%	107 (18.6%)	230 (39.9%)	202 (35.1%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.0%)	54.3	515^th of 1248 public elementary schools	58.7%		46.9	593^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	52.3%	78		44.0	38.7	45.6				57.1	40.0	30.9				36.8			$10,149	$690	$9,459

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Richmond Hill Middle School
High : Richmond Hill High School

What is the racial makeup of Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School?

Students at Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School are 53% White, 18% African American, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Is Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School a good school?

Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks 217^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 679 students attended Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School.

What district is Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School in?

Bryan County

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