George Washington Carver Elementary

Summary:

George Washington Carver Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 118 students in grades PK-5, and is part of the St. Louis City School District.

George Washington Carver Elementary has an overwhelmingly African American student population (98.31%), significantly higher than nearby schools like Nahed Chapman New American Academy and Stix Early Childhood Center. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Missouri, with proficiency rates on state assessments far below state and district averages. Additionally, over 97% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite the relatively high per-student spending at George Washington Carver Elementary, ranging from $15,129 to $18,916 in recent years, the school has struggled to provide a high-quality education to its students.

In contrast, nearby schools like Elias Michael Elementary have much higher historical rankings and performance, suggesting that factors beyond just student demographics and socioeconomic status may be contributing to the differences in school quality within the St. Louis City School District. While the challenges facing George Washington Carver Elementary are significant, the relatively high per-student spending may indicate that the school has the resources to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address these challenges and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3325 Bell
       Saint Louis, MO  63106


(314) 932-1464

District: St. Louis City

SchoolDigger Rank:
883rd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,916 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  118

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.3%
Hispanic:
1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details George Washington Carver Elementary ranks worse than 98.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 26th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the St. Louis City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.16. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (98.3%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary is 11.8, which is the 9th best among 31 elementary schools in the St. Louis City School District. (See more...)
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Compare George Washington Carver Elementary employs 10 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at George Washington Carver Elementary is $18,916, which is the 16th highest among 31 elementary schools in the St. Louis City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

George Washington Carver Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks George Washington Carver Elementary 883rd of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See George Washington Carver Elementary in the ranking list.)

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St. Louis City:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Louis City 338th of 376 Missouri 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 MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 2.45 1052nd 1058 0.6%
2016 2.86 850th 865 1.7%
2017 10.43 961st 1032 6.9%
2023 4.16 883rd 898 1.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at George Washington Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.79 591st 611 3.3%
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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 MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.53 159th 185 14.1%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

George Washington Carver Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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
2013 7 903 1 7 2 0 0 0 920
2014 2 498 1 4 0 0 0 0 505
2015 2 344 0 2 0 0 0 0 348
2016 0 289 1 0 0 0 0 0 290
2017 0 266 2 1 0 0 0 0 269
2018 0 245 0 0 0 0 0 0 245
2019 0 194 3 0 0 0 0 0 197
2020 0 169 0 2 2 0 0 0 173
2021 0 132 0 2 0 0 0 0 134
2022 0 123 0 2 0 0 0 0 125
2023 0 116 0 2 0 0 0 0 118

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
2013 920 45.0 20.4 79.6
2014 505 32.0 15.7 95.8
2015 348 22.0 15.8 100
2016 290 20.0 14.5 100
2017 269 23.0 11.6 100
2018 245 22.0 11.1 100
2019 197 17.0 11.5 98.5
2020 173 13.0 13.3 98.3
2021 134 12.0 11.1 97.8
2022 125 12.0 10.4 97.6
2023 118 10.0 11.8 97.5

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
2013 920 45.0 20.4 79.6
2014 505 32.0 15.7 95.8
2015 348 22.0 15.8 100
2016 290 20.0 14.5 100
2017 269 23.0 11.6 100
2018 245 22.0 11.1 100
2019 197 17.0 11.5 98.5
2020 173 13.0 13.3 98.3
2021 134 12.0 11.1 97.8
2022 125 12.0 10.4 97.6
2023 118 10.0 11.8 97.5

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 $579 (3.3%) $17,099 (96.7%) $17,678
2020 $590 (3.9%) $14,642 (96.1%) $15,232
2021 $702 (4.6%) $14,427 (95.4%) $15,129
2022 $589 (3.1%) $18,327 (96.9%) $18,916

Data source: Missouri 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Carver Elementary)11.65.6
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)18.818.2
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.344.3
 5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Carver Elementary)9.111.1
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)1820.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students197118
 40.1%
African American194116
 40.2%
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.5%97.5%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about George Washington Carver Elementary

Students at George Washington Carver Elementary are 98% African American, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 118 students attended George Washington Carver Elementary.

George Washington Carver Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.7% of Missouri elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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