Is GW Carver Elementary a good school?

GW Carver Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.2% of North Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend GW Carver Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 494 students attended GW Carver Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of GW Carver Elementary?

Students at GW Carver Elementary are 36% Hispanic, 32% African American, 19% White, 11% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of GW Carver Elementary attend?

Students who attend GW Carver Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Kannapolis Middle High : A L Brown High

GW Carver Elementary

Summary:

GW Carver Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Kannapolis, North Carolina, serving 524 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Kannapolis City Schools district, which is ranked 217 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

GW Carver Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (34.16%) and Hispanic (32.25%) students compared to the state average. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of North Carolina elementary schools based on academic performance, with proficiency rates in mathematics and reading significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels. This achievement gap has persisted over the years, and the school's African American and Hispanic students consistently rank in the bottom 10-15% of their respective subgroups statewide, indicating significant racial disparities in academic achievement. Additionally, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students have shown a decline in their performance, with the school's ranking for this subgroup dropping from the top 50% to the bottom 30% over the past few years.

While the nearby schools within the Kannapolis City Schools district also struggle academically, they generally perform better than GW Carver Elementary, particularly in the areas of mathematics and reading proficiency. This suggests that GW Carver Elementary may face unique challenges that require a more targeted approach to address the needs of its student population, which has an extremely high percentage (over 99%) of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

525 East C St
Kannapolis, NC 28083

(704) 932-4161

District: Kannapolis City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1382^nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,099

Students who attend GW Carver Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Kannapolis Middle
High:	A L Brown High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 494

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

36.0%

African American:

32.2%

White:

19.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details GW Carver Elementary ranks worse than 91.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Kannapolis City Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details GW Carver Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Kannapolis City Schools District. Student population at GW Carver Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (36%), African American (32.2%), White (19.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at GW Carver Elementary is 14.1. 3 elementary schools in the Kannapolis City Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare GW Carver Elementary employs 34.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at GW Carver Elementary is $11,099, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Kannapolis City Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

GW Carver Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks GW Carver Elementary 1382^nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See GW Carver Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

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White students:

Kannapolis City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kannapolis City Schools 217^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at GW Carver Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	23.81	1209^th	1473	17.9%
2021	14.66	1317^th	1489	11.6%
2022	6.72	1470^th	1514	2.9%
2023	13.61	1358^th	1502	9.6%
2024	13.75	1382^nd	1505	8.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at GW Carver Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	15.02	125^th	133	6.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at GW Carver Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	56.33	134^th	421	68.2%
2019	48.60	218^th	497	56.1%
2023	33.09	355^th	514	30.9%
2024	25.48	454^th	533	14.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	18.51	1201^st	1332	9.8%
2019	26.47	1117^th	1361	17.9%
2021	22.81	1082^nd	1329	18.6%
2022	11.12	1331^st	1366	2.6%
2023	18.12	1291^st	1437	10.2%
2024	20.49	1290^th	1450	11.0%

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Rank History for Female students at GW Carver Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	16.60	1253^rd	1405	10.8%
2019	26.56	1139^th	1424	20.0%
2021	9.82	1367^th	1440	5.1%
2022	8.79	1406^th	1458	3.6%
2023	12.61	1360^th	1459	6.8%
2024	10.48	1391^st	1455	4.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at GW Carver Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	60.26	265^th	897	70.5%
2019	54.80	307^th	878	65.0%
2021	78.93	61^st	646	90.6%
2022	22.15	563^rd	634	11.2%

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Rank History for Male students at GW Carver Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	11.25	1331^st	1413	5.8%
2019	25.13	1170^th	1430	18.2%
2021	23.09	1123^rd	1444	22.2%
2022	6.00	1436^th	1464	1.9%
2023	16.34	1296^th	1461	11.3%
2024	18.11	1283^rd	1464	12.4%

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Rank History for African American students at GW Carver Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	27.58	746^th	927	19.5%
2019	36.04	643^rd	949	32.2%
2021	17.75	847^th	896	5.5%
2022	12.76	900^th	927	2.9%
2023	17.23	863^rd	933	7.5%
2024	23.33	798^th	924	13.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at GW Carver Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	30.83	658^th	851	22.7%
2019	39.85	549^th	865	36.5%
2021	33.72	587^th	843	30.4%
2022	15.20	852^nd	893	4.6%
2023	26.37	728^th	915	20.4%
2024	24.83	802^nd	951	15.7%

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Rank History for White students at GW Carver Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	10.64	1139^th	1178	3.3%
2019	21.26	1043^rd	1183	11.8%
2021	13.57	1110^th	1172	5.3%
2022	7.74	1167^th	1194	2.3%
2023	26.64	963^rd	1183	18.6%
2024	10.56	1130^th	1166	3.1%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	142	217	8	140	4	2	27	540
2019	141	211	13	145	6	0	38	554
2020	141	205	14	164	6	0	41	571
2021	120	197	14	162	5	0	47	545
2022	127	177	12	161	3	1	60	541
2023	107	179	6	169	2	0	61	524
2024	96	159	4	178	2	0	55	494

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

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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 GW Carver Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	540	36.5	14.7	99.4
2019	554	43.0	12.8	99.5
2020	571	40.4	14.1	99.1
2021	545	40.5	13.4	99.4
2022	541	38.5	14.0	97.6
2023	524	39.0	13.4	99.4
2024	494	34.8	14.1	99.4

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 GW Carver Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	540	36.5	14.7	99.4
2019	554	43.0	12.8	99.5
2020	571	40.4	14.1	99.1
2021	545	40.5	13.4	99.4
2022	541	38.5	14.0	97.6
2023	524	39.0	13.4	99.4
2024	494	34.8	14.1	99.4

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 GW Carver Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,459 (13.1%)	$9,641 (86.9%)	$11,099

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on GW Carver Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1209^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 1358^th of 1502 Elementary schools	8.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (GW Carver Elementary)	36.6	44.6	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kannapolis City Schools)	48.9	50.5	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (GW Carver Elementary)	39.6	25	14.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Kannapolis City Schools)	47.2	31.4	15.8%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (GW Carver Elementary)	44.8	37.9	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kannapolis City Schools)	44.4	40.8	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (GW Carver Elementary)	39.6	25.3	14.3%
4th Grade Reading (Kannapolis City Schools)	49.5	35.2	14.3%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (GW Carver Elementary)	47.9	38.5	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kannapolis City Schools)	48.7	45.5	3.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (GW Carver Elementary)	49.3	17.9	31.4%
5th Grade Reading (Kannapolis City Schools)	49	30.4	18.6%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (GW Carver Elementary)	68.5	41	27.5%
5th Grade Science (Kannapolis City Schools)	70.8	58.1	12.7%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	554	524	5.4%
African American	211	179	15.2%
American Indian	6	2	66.7%
Asian	13	6	53.8%
Hispanic	145	169	16.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	141	107	24.1%
Two or More Races	38	61	60.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.5%	99.4%	0%

Schools Near GW Carver Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG 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	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
GW Carver Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	525 East C St	Kannapolis	28083	Cabarrus County	Kannapolis City Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(704) 932-4161	494	35	14.1	99.4%	96 (19.4%)	159 (32.2%)	178 (36.0%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (11.1%)	13.8	1382^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	8.2%		13.6	1358^th of 1502 public elementary schools	9.6%	24	38.5	54.1	35.3				16.5	28.7	20.0				40.0		$11,099	$1,459	$9,641
North Kannapolis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 N Walnut Street	Kannapolis	28081	Cabarrus County	Kannapolis City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 933-2935	290	30	9.6	99.0%	56 (19.3%)	59 (20.3%)	149 (51.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.0%)	15.8	1349^th of 1505 public elementary schools	10.4%		33.1	1036^th of 1502 public elementary schools	31.0%	313	40.0	38.3	40.0				25.7	38.3	20.0				50.0		$14,411	$2,811	$11,600
Jackson Park Elementary	Public	K-5	1400 Jackson Street	Kannapolis	28083	Cabarrus County	Kannapolis City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 933-2831	435	30	14.6	99.3%	132 (30.3%)	69 (15.9%)	191 (43.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.4%)	74.2	336^th of 1505 public elementary schools	77.7%		68	442^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	70.6%	106	85.5	79.6	80.4				55.1	53.7	41.1				83.9		$9,913	$1,233	$8,680
Forest Park Elementary	Public	K-5	1333 Forest Park Drive	Kannapolis	28083	Cabarrus County	Kannapolis City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 932-8121	476	36	13.3	99.4%	95 (20.0%)	182 (38.2%)	142 (29.8%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.5%)	22.9	1231^st of 1505 public elementary schools	18.2%		20.1	1254^th of 1502 public elementary schools	16.5%	23	50.6	41.8	50.7				30.6	31.3	33.3				52.2		$10,094	$1,495	$8,599
Fred L Wilson Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	1401 Pine Street	Kannapolis	28081	Cabarrus County	Kannapolis City Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(704) 932-8656	432	28	15.5	99.3%	91 (21.1%)	72 (16.7%)	239 (55.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.0%)	25.3	1186^th of 1505 public elementary schools	21.2%		27	1137^th of 1502 public elementary schools	24.3%	49	51.9	42.5	44.6				29.1	30.0	43.2				56.8		$10,056	$1,308	$8,748
Royal Oaks Elementary	Public	K-8	608 Dakota Street	Kannapolis	28083	Cabarrus County	Cabarrus County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 260-6310	598	44	13.7	99.0%	205 (34.3%)	214 (35.8%)	127 (21.2%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.7%)	57.5	624^th of 1505 public elementary schools	58.5%		61.3	557^th of 1502 public elementary schools	62.9%	67	66.7	52.6	61.5	70.0	61.7	41.9	40.5	47.4	58.5	70.0	61.7	71.0	69.2	87.1	$10,732	$1,643	$9,089
Shady Brook Elementary	Public	K-5	903 Rogers Lake Road	Kannapolis	28081	Cabarrus County	Kannapolis City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 933-2434	311	23	13.3	99.0%	79 (25.4%)	90 (28.9%)	103 (33.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (12.2%)	6.5	1465^th of 1505 public elementary schools	2.7%		9.2	1427^th of 1502 public elementary schools	5.0%	38	31.3	20.0	30.2				10.4	24.0	25.6				46.5		$11,062	$1,752	$9,310
Concord Lake STEAM Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1911 Concord Lake Road	Kannapolis	28083	Cabarrus County	Concord Lake STEAM Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(704) 273-5310	708	32	22.1	70.8%	177 (25.0%)	306 (43.2%)	158 (22.3%)	5 (0.7%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (8.1%)	59.4	594^th of 1505 public elementary schools	60.5%		48	794^th of 1502 public elementary schools	47.1%	200	62.9	54.7	47.2	56.7	48.9	47.1	45.7	49.3	69.8	70.0	68.1	61.8	77.4	79.4
Winecoff Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	375 Winecoff Sch Road	Concord	28027	Cabarrus County	Cabarrus County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(704) 260-6370	759	48	15.7	98.0%	178 (23.5%)	283 (37.3%)	203 (26.7%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (11.3%)	16.1	1342^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	10.8%		15.8	1325^th of 1502 public elementary schools	11.8%	17	43.9	39.3	31.4				32.3	39.3	28.0				43.2		$10,252	$1,087	$9,166
Charles E Boger Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5150 Dove Field Lane	Kannapolis	28081	Cabarrus County	Cabarrus County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 260-6130	887	56	15.9	47.5%	381 (43.0%)	187 (21.1%)	136 (15.3%)	102 (11.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (8.7%)	72.1	368^th of 1505 public elementary schools	75.5%		64	516^th of 1502 public elementary schools	65.6%	148	73.9	55.8	71.4				56.3	56.4	66.9				81.1		$9,284	$566	$8,718

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