Is Carver Elementary School a good school?

Carver Elementary School ranks 335 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Carver Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 753 students attended Carver Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Carver Elementary School?

Students at Carver Elementary School are 73% White, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Carver Elementary School

Summary:

Carver Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carver, Minnesota, serving 748 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Eastern Carver County Public School District, which is ranked 36th out of 463 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Carver Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 25-30% of Minnesota elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in MCA-III Math and Reading assessments are generally higher than the state averages, with 5th-grade reading proficiency reaching around 70% in recent years. Carver Elementary School's performance on MCA-III Science assessments is also above the state average, with 5th-grade proficiency around 60-63%. The school has performed particularly well for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, ranking in the top 20-25% of Minnesota elementary schools for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Carver Elementary School's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly lower than the Victoria Elementary and Jonathan Elementary schools, which are also part of the Eastern Carver County Public School District and have consistently ranked in the top 10-20% of Minnesota elementary schools. However, the performance of Clover Ridge Elementary, another nearby school in the same district, is slightly lower than Carver Elementary School, ranking in the top 25-30% of Minnesota elementary schools.

Detail:

Public K-5

1717 Ironwood Drive
Carver, MN 55315-8888

(952) 556-1900

District: Eastern Carver County Public School

SchoolDigger Rank:
335^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,300

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 753

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.4%

African American:

11.2%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carver Elementary School ranks better than 62% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 6^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Eastern Carver County Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.33. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Carver Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Eastern Carver County Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (73.4%), African American (11.2%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carver Elementary School is 16.6. 6 elementary schools in the Eastern Carver County Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Carver Elementary School employs 45.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carver Elementary School is $12,300. 4 elementary schools in the Eastern Carver County Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carver Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carver Elementary School 335^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Carver Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Eastern Carver County Public School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eastern Carver County Public School 36^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Carver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	57.24	446^th	870	48.7%
2021	74.70	197^th	869	77.3%
2022	74.80	195^th	858	77.3%
2023	72.57	226^th	845	73.3%
2024	63.33	335^th	881	62.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Carver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	10.05	93^rd	96	3.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	61.56	65^th	256	74.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Carver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	28.44	350^th	463	24.4%
2019	48.46	286^th	515	44.5%
2021	74.25	68^th	417	83.7%
2022	67.51	126^th	500	74.8%
2023	62.76	155^th	524	70.4%
2024	52.96	238^th	572	58.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	39.74	502^nd	728	31.0%
2019	37.64	514^th	740	30.5%
2021	59.47	269^th	683	60.6%
2022	44.10	385^th	663	41.9%
2023	44.18	457^th	774	41.0%
2024	23.76	648^th	793	18.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Carver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	42.78	528^th	774	31.8%
2019	45.61	515^th	787	34.6%
2021	70.39	215^th	783	72.5%
2022	72.56	204^th	799	74.5%
2023	71.68	211^th	787	73.2%
2024	59.53	335^th	809	58.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Carver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	64.45	300^th	779	61.5%
2019	66.43	287^th	798	64.0%
2021	73.86	172^nd	784	78.1%
2022	73.03	194^th	808	76.0%
2023	69.31	240^th	799	70.0%
2024	62.72	310^th	826	62.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Carver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	34.93	187^th	266	29.7%
2019	38.96	182^nd	283	35.7%
2021	70.43	45^th	227	80.2%
2023	72.59	60^th	279	78.5%
2024	43.29	171^st	310	44.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	39.72	139^th	220	36.8%
2021	88.65	7^th	153	95.4%
2023	28.27	160^th	214	25.2%

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Rank History for White students at Carver Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	56.69	309^th	712	56.6%
2019	59.40	285^th	722	60.5%
2021	72.15	159^th	710	77.6%
2022	71.09	174^th	725	76.0%
2023	66.16	204^th	712	71.3%
2024	59.04	279^th	730	61.8%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Carver Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	450	84	21	43	1	50	649
2019	452	87	25	41	0	52	657
2020	497	82	33	46	2	40	700
2021	516	73	26	44	4	43	706
2022	525	83	27	41	1	41	718
2023	544	83	28	46	2	45	748
2024	553	84	24	43	3	46	753

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 Carver Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	649	47.2	13.7	31
2019	657	48.6	13.5	27.7
2020	700	46.1	15.1	26.4
2021	706	44.3	15.9	24.4
2022	718	42.5	16.8	17.8
2023	748	46.0	16.2	24.9
2024	753	45.3	16.6	22.3

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 Carver Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	649	47.2	13.7	31
2019	657	48.6	13.5	27.7
2020	700	46.1	15.1	26.4
2021	706	44.3	15.9	24.4
2022	718	42.5	16.8	17.8
2023	748	46.0	16.2	24.9
2024	753	45.3	16.6	22.3

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 Carver Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,300

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carver Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 446^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 226^th of 845 Elementary schools	24.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Carver Elementary School)	70.6	71.5	0.9%
3rd Grade Math (Eastern Carver County Public School)	76.4	74	2.4%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Carver Elementary School)	51.6	47.7	3.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Eastern Carver County Public School)	64	57.6	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Carver Elementary School)	62.1	65.6	3.5%
4th Grade Math (Eastern Carver County Public School)	70.1	68.5	1.6%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Carver Elementary School)	53.2	56.6	3.4%
4th Grade Reading (Eastern Carver County Public School)	65.1	61.3	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Carver Elementary School)	47.4	55.3	7.9%
5th Grade Math (Eastern Carver County Public School)	59.7	56.9	2.8%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Carver Elementary School)	69	68.4	0.6%
5th Grade Reading (Eastern Carver County Public School)	76.5	71.8	4.7%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Carver Elementary School)	61.7	63.2	1.4%
5th Grade Science (Eastern Carver County Public School)	66.4	61.6	4.8%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	657	748	13.9%
African American	87	83	4.6%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	25	28	12%
Hispanic	41	46	12.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	452	544	20.4%
Two or More Races	52	45	13.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.7%	24.9%	2.8%

Schools Near Carver Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)							MCA-III Reading (2024)							MCA-III Science (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	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Carver Elementary School	Public	K-5	1717 Ironwood Drive	Carver	55315	Carver County	Eastern Carver County Public School	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 556-1900	753	45	16.6	22.3%	553 (73.4%)	84 (11.2%)	43 (5.7%)	24 (3.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.1%)	63.3	335^th of 881 public elementary schools	62.0%		72.6	226^th of 845 public elementary schools	73.3%	109	57.4	63.2	48.8				56.7	44.1	53.7	67.2				54.6	47.1		47.1	$12,300
Clover Ridge Elementary	Public	K-5	114000 Hundertmark Road	Chaska	55318	Carver County	Eastern Carver County Public School	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 556-6900	631	39	16.1	26.5%	435 (68.9%)	65 (10.3%)	64 (10.1%)	26 (4.1%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.5%)	75.5	194^th of 881 public elementary schools	78.0%		69.1	262^nd of 845 public elementary schools	69.0%	68	63.8	68.0	61.8				64.8	51.0	61.7	68.6				60.5	55.0		55.0	$11,945
La Academia	Public	K-5	1800 N Chestnut St	Chaska	55318	Carver County	Eastern Carver County Public School	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 556-6300	457	31	14.5	26.3%	274 (60.0%)	4 (0.9%)	158 (34.6%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	61.6	357^th of 881 public elementary schools	59.5%		53.5	434^th of 845 public elementary schools	48.6%	77	63.9	44.3	36.6				48.4	61.1	47.1	73.2				60.6	47.9		47.9	$11,371
Kinder Academy	Public	K	1800 N Chestnut St	Chaska	55318	Carver County	Eastern Carver County Public School	No	No	No	No	(952) 556-6300	43	3	14.3	18.6%	36 (83.7%)	2 (4.7%)	3 (7.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)								(n/a)																		$13,271
World Learner Charter School	Public, Charter	1-8	112050 Hundertmark Rd	Chaska	55318	Carver County	World Learner Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(952) 368-7398	203	17	12.0	21.7%	158 (77.8%)	10 (4.9%)	18 (8.9%)	9 (4.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	38.7	589^th of 881 public elementary schools	33.1%		52	457^th of 845 public elementary schools	45.9%	132	57.7	18.2	26.1	15.8	48.0	21.7	32.6	52.0	21.7	65.2	20.0	64.0	43.5	45.3	57.1	27.3	41.9	$11,894
Early Childhood Special Education	Public	PK	110600 Village Rd	Chaska	55318	Carver County	Eastern Carver County Public School	No	No	No	No	(952) 556-6411	183	9	19.6	4.9%	117 (63.9%)	11 (6.0%)	26 (14.2%)	14 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.2%)								(n/a)																		$28,502
Jonathan Elementary	Public	K-5	110300 Pioneer Trail West	Chaska	55318	Carver County	Eastern Carver County Public School	No	No	No	No	(952) 556-6500	544	35	15.6	17.5%	426 (78.3%)	23 (4.2%)	40 (7.4%)	17 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.6%)	85.7	81^st of 881 public elementary schools	90.8%		87.3	67^th of 845 public elementary schools	92.1%	14	80.0	66.7	67.0				71.6	65.7	59.8	71.3				65.8	75.5		75.5	$11,393
Aspire Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	1210 Shakopee Town Sq	Shakopee	55379	Scott County	Aspire Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(952) 295-0401	143	3	47.6	97.9%	1 (0.7%)	142 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.2	876^th of 881 public elementary schools	0.6%		8.6	771^st of 845 public elementary schools	8.8%	105	11.1	8.3	0.0				7.0	11.1	0.0	15.4				9.3	0.0		0.0
Special Services	Public	PK, KG-8	1200 Shakopee Town Sq	Shakopee	55379	Scott County	Shakopee Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 496-5063	137	0	140.0	46.7%	73 (53.3%)	23 (16.8%)	17 (12.4%)	11 (8.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.0%)								(n/a)																		$3,431
Sabers Online Elementary	Public	K-6	1200 Shakopee Town Sq	Shakopee	55379	Scott County	Shakopee Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(952) 496-5000	0	3	7.1		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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