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George Washington Carver Elementary

Summary:

George Washington Carver Elementary is a public elementary school in Great Mills, Maryland, serving 518 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 8th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating.

While the school's student population is significantly more diverse than nearby schools, with 48.65% African American and 24.71% Hispanic students, it consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Maryland elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in MCAP (Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program) tests for Mathematics and English Language Arts are much lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, George Washington Carver Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.95% to 80.89% over the past three school years, indicating a higher concentration of economically disadvantaged students.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $14,517 to $15,908 over the past three school years, the performance gap between George Washington Carver Elementary and the nearby schools, such as Evergreen Elementary School and Chesapeake Charter School, as well as the district and state averages, has been widening over the years. This suggests that additional resources alone may not be the sole solution to the school's academic challenges, which may be influenced by the unique student demographics and high concentration of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 46155 Carver School Blvd
       Great Mills, MD  20634

(301) 863-4076

District: St. Mary's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
688th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,103 Help


Students who attend George Washington Carver Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Spring Ridge Middle
High:    Great Mills High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  518

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.6%
Hispanic:
24.7%
White:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.9% Help


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Compare Details George Washington Carver Elementary ranks worse than 80.1% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 18th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at George Washington Carver Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (48.6%), Hispanic (24.7%), White (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary is 12.9, which is the 3rd best among 19 elementary schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare George Washington Carver Elementary employs 39.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at George Washington Carver Elementary is $20,103, which is the 4th highest among 19 elementary schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

St. Mary's County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Mary's County Public Schools 8th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for George Washington Carver Elementary

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Rank History for all students at George Washington Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.60 169th 803 79.0%
2005 81.97 115th 805 85.7%
2006 74.48 199th 804 75.2%
2007 68.12 274th 818 66.5%
2008 31.55 644th 838 23.2%
2009 21.10 751st 850 11.6%
2010 22.16 748th 855 12.5%
2011 41.91 546th 853 36.0%
2012 30.02 663rd 857 22.6%
2013 27.07 676th 847 20.2%
2014 39.63 600th 867 30.8%
2015 19.48 701st 859 18.4%
2016 20.64 665th 845 21.3%
2017 14.15 744th 847 12.2%
2018 18.96 686th 857 20.0%
2019 13.54 752nd 853 11.8%
2021 16.80 678th 802 15.5%
2022 16.30 749th 862 13.1%
2023 13.45 757th 855 11.5%
2024 17.25 688th 859 19.9%
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Rank History for Female students at George Washington Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.89 658th 796 17.3%
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Rank History for Male students at George Washington Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.69 628th 788 20.3%
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Rank History for African American students at George Washington Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.16 487th 504 3.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at George Washington Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.81 335th 347 3.5%
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Rank History for White students at George Washington Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.58 403rd 528 23.7%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for George Washington Carver Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 179 130 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 320
1990 160 105 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 275
1991 166 107 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 286
1992 194 116 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 319
1993 196 128 5 3 2 n/a n/a 0 334
1994 143 160 6 4 2 n/a n/a 0 315
1995 131 168 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 310
1996 131 168 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 310
1997 124 175 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1998 124 182 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1999 97 166 4 11 2 n/a n/a 0 280
2000 104 177 8 4 2 n/a n/a 0 295
2001 102 159 10 6 3 n/a n/a 0 280
2002 111 161 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 288
2003 111 161 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 288
2004 145 192 7 13 2 n/a n/a 0 359
2005 149 180 8 16 2 n/a n/a 0 355
2006 129 168 7 22 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2007 141 218 11 24 3 n/a n/a 0 397
2008 158 274 12 37 4 n/a n/a 0 485
2009 122 294 16 41 7 n/a n/a 0 480
2010 261 159 22 61 2 n/a n/a 0 505
2011 141 324 17 53 2 0 19 0 556
2012 136 293 20 60 3 0 27 0 539
2013 137 305 20 77 3 0 44 0 586
2014 133 324 22 83 2 0 53 0 617
2015 117 357 18 94 2 0 56 0 644
2016 126 323 19 97 4 1 70 0 640
2017 130 326 12 91 5 1 70 0 635
2018 117 332 10 105 2 1 68 0 635
2019 110 310 8 135 2 1 57 0 623
2020 87 317 7 125 2 1 59 0 598
2021 76 279 6 109 0 1 48 0 519
2022 78 256 4 106 1 2 45 0 492
2023 80 252 4 128 2 3 49 0 518

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 George Washington Carver Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 320 19.4 16.4 n/a
1990 275 20.5 13.4 25.5
1991 286 17.4 16.4 19.6
1992 319 19.0 16.7 29.8
1993 334 22.1 15.1 28.4
1994 315 21.5 14.7 38.7
1995 310 18.1 17.1 44.8
1996 310 18.1 17.1 44.8
1997 310 19.3 16.1 45.5
1998 318 17.0 18.7 40.3
1999 280 17.0 16.5 51.1
2000 295 17.2 17.2 55.3
2001 280 20.4 13.7 59.6
2002 288 21.7 13.3 69.4
2003 288 21.7 13.3 69.4
2004 359 27.8 12.9 65.7
2005 355 26.0 13.7 65.6
2006 326 30.0 10.9 62
2007 397 26.8 14.8 61.7
2008 485 29.9 16.2 66
2009 480 32.3 14.9 67.5
2010 505 32.2 15.6 71.9
2011 556 32.4 17.1 75.4
2012 539 32.2 16.7 80.9
2013 586 34.7 16.8 82.6
2014 617 38.5 16.0 78.6
2015 644 38.0 16.9 82.3
2016 640 38.0 16.8 80.9
2017 635 39.6 16.0 78
2018 635 42.7 14.8 79.1
2019 623 41.7 14.9 84.3
2020 598 41.0 14.5 80.9
2021 519 41.0 12.6 80.3
2022 492 41.0 11.9 72
2023 518 39.8 12.9 80.9

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 George Washington Carver Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 320 19.4 16.4 n/a
1990 275 20.5 13.4 25.5
1991 286 17.4 16.4 19.6
1992 319 19.0 16.7 29.8
1993 334 22.1 15.1 28.4
1994 315 21.5 14.7 38.7
1995 310 18.1 17.1 44.8
1996 310 18.1 17.1 44.8
1997 310 19.3 16.1 45.5
1998 318 17.0 18.7 40.3
1999 280 17.0 16.5 51.1
2000 295 17.2 17.2 55.3
2001 280 20.4 13.7 59.6
2002 288 21.7 13.3 69.4
2003 288 21.7 13.3 69.4
2004 359 27.8 12.9 65.7
2005 355 26.0 13.7 65.6
2006 326 30.0 10.9 62
2007 397 26.8 14.8 61.7
2008 485 29.9 16.2 66
2009 480 32.3 14.9 67.5
2010 505 32.2 15.6 71.9
2011 556 32.4 17.1 75.4
2012 539 32.2 16.7 80.9
2013 586 34.7 16.8 82.6
2014 617 38.5 16.0 78.6
2015 644 38.0 16.9 82.3
2016 640 38.0 16.8 80.9
2017 635 39.6 16.0 78
2018 635 42.7 14.8 79.1
2019 623 41.7 14.9 84.3
2020 598 41.0 14.5 80.9
2021 519 41.0 12.6 80.3
2022 492 41.0 11.9 72
2023 518 39.8 12.9 80.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for George Washington Carver Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,686 (11.2%) $13,304 (88.8%) $14,990
2020 $1,969 (13.6%) $12,548 (86.4%) $14,517
2021 $2,376 (14.9%) $13,532 (85.1%) $15,908
2022 $3,461 (18.0%) $15,738 (82.0%) $19,199
2023 $3,898 (19.4%) $16,205 (80.6%) $20,103

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on George Washington Carver Elementary

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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 752nd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 757th of 855 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students623518
 16.9%
African American310252
 18.7%
American Indian22
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic135128
 5.2%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White11080
 27.3%
Two or More Races5749
 14%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.3%80.9%
 3.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about George Washington Carver Elementary

George Washington Carver Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.9% of Maryland elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 518 students attended George Washington Carver Elementary.

Students at George Washington Carver Elementary are 49% African American, 25% Hispanic, 15% White, 9% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Spring Ridge Middle
High : Great Mills High


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