Carver Elementary

Summary:

Carver Elementary is a public elementary school in Wendell, North Carolina, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Wake County Schools district. The school has seen a gradual increase in racial diversity, with a student population that is 25.42% White, 24.21% African American, 44.07% Hispanic, and 6.29% other races.

Carver Elementary's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, has been below the averages for the Wake County Schools district and the state of North Carolina. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 40.6% in reading and 55.1% in math, compared to 59.5% and 69.3% for the district, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 670th out of 1,390 schools in 2013-2014 to 732nd out of 1,505 schools in 2023-2024. However, Carver Elementary's performance is generally better than that of some schools outside the Wake County district, such as Riverwood Elementary and Corinth-Holders Elementary in the Johnston County Public Schools district.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to some nearby schools, Carver Elementary's academic challenges persist. The school's leadership and the Wake County Schools district may need to closely examine the underlying factors contributing to the academic struggles and implement targeted interventions to support student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 291 Liles-Dean Rd
       Wendell, NC  27591-9034


(919) 365-2680

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
732nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,967 Help


Students who attend Carver Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wendell Middle
High:    Wake Early College of Health and Science
    Wake STEM Early College High School
    Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
    Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  454

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.1%
White:
26.9%
African American:
23.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carver Elementary ranks better than 51.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 81st among 115 ranked elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Carver Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.1%), White (26.9%), African American (23.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carver Elementary is 12, which is the 23rd best among 115 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carver Elementary is $11,967, which is the 11th highest among 115 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carver Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Carver Elementary 732nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Carver Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wake County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wake County Schools 59th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carver Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.28 711th 1276 44.3%
2007 60.87 529th 1293 59.1%
2008 51.02 693rd 1324 47.7%
2009 43.28 875th 1354 35.4%
2010 48.35 795th 1363 41.7%
2011 48.56 814th 1381 41.1%
2012 62.20 557th 1388 59.9%
2013 45.03 744th 1403 47.0%
2014 51.91 670th 1390 51.8%
2015 46.07 815th 1440 43.4%
2016 37.38 964th 1425 32.4%
2017 53.86 685th 1429 52.1%
2018 45.51 832nd 1434 42.0%
2019 33.36 1043rd 1473 29.2%
2021 22.75 1147th 1489 23.0%
2022 30.61 1077th 1514 28.9%
2023 47.91 799th 1502 46.8%
2024 50.88 732nd 1505 51.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.29 365th 497 26.6%
2021 37.92 223rd 385 42.1%
2022 48.48 205th 485 57.7%
2023 46.97 233rd 514 54.7%
2024 53.78 188th 533 64.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.51 524th 1332 60.7%
2019 45.32 786th 1361 42.2%
2021 32.84 908th 1329 31.7%
2022 41.48 813th 1366 40.5%
2023 53.54 634th 1437 55.9%
2024 47.07 777th 1450 46.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.17 847th 1405 39.7%
2019 28.62 1101st 1424 22.7%
2021 32.67 946th 1440 34.3%
2022 36.64 959th 1458 34.2%
2023 44.46 820th 1459 43.8%
2024 49.68 720th 1455 50.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.40 263rd 897 70.7%
2019 51.93 338th 878 61.5%
2021 39.66 356th 646 44.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.34 541st 669 19.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.88 774th 1413 45.2%
2019 39.40 932nd 1430 34.8%
2021 14.82 1278th 1444 11.5%
2022 25.29 1144th 1464 21.9%
2023 51.54 717th 1461 50.9%
2024 51.18 728th 1464 50.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.05 397th 927 57.2%
2019 54.78 376th 949 60.4%
2021 33.80 596th 896 33.5%
2022 48.52 421st 927 54.6%
2023 61.02 292nd 933 68.7%
2024 76.67 137th 924 85.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.54 322nd 851 62.2%
2019 41.82 518th 865 40.1%
2021 28.66 657th 843 22.1%
2022 37.74 587th 893 34.3%
2023 43.09 526th 915 42.5%
2024 45.77 511th 951 46.3%
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Rank History for White students at Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.59 674th 1178 42.8%
2019 28.77 950th 1183 19.7%
2021 30.67 862nd 1172 26.5%
2022 45.14 682nd 1194 42.9%
2023 67.38 351st 1183 70.3%
2024 66.08 368th 1166 68.4%
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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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Carver Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 155 68 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1989 172 71 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 245
1990 173 67 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 244
1991 168 79 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 252
1992 173 78 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 260
1993 176 72 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 257
1994 195 73 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 279
1995 236 108 0 15 2 n/a n/a 0 361
1996 236 108 0 15 2 n/a n/a 0 361
1997 204 110 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1998 197 123 2 21 2 n/a n/a 0 345
1999 337 174 2 51 3 n/a n/a 0 567
2000 369 203 2 68 1 n/a n/a 0 643
2001 328 203 2 78 2 n/a n/a 0 613
2002 290 230 3 155 1 n/a n/a 0 679
2003 290 230 3 155 1 n/a n/a 0 679
2004 268 254 2 145 1 n/a n/a 0 670
2005 247 222 0 153 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2006 224 220 0 159 1 n/a n/a 0 604
2007 209 216 1 167 0 n/a n/a 24 617
2008 195 166 1 181 n/a n/a n/a 21 564
2009 198 172 2 180 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2010 186 144 3 104 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2011 186 115 3 114 2 0 27 0 447
2012 189 107 4 122 0 0 22 0 444
2013 199 124 2 121 2 0 22 0 470
2014 201 123 2 123 1 0 17 0 467
2015 182 125 3 139 1 0 19 0 469
2016 186 125 1 149 1 0 18 0 480
2017 184 115 1 152 1 1 15 0 469
2018 154 127 6 150 1 0 16 0 454
2019 130 127 5 172 2 0 17 0 453
2020 137 124 11 180 2 0 21 0 475
2021 109 134 13 166 1 0 19 0 442
2022 109 120 11 178 1 0 15 0 434
2023 105 100 8 182 2 0 16 0 413
2024 122 105 11 200 1 0 15 0 454

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 225 11.0 20.4 20.9
1989 245 11.0 22.2 88.2
1990 244 12.0 20.3 18.9
1991 252 20.0 12.6 18.3
1992 260 20.0 13.0 15.8
1993 257 18.0 14.3 14.8
1994 279 21.0 13.3 27.2
1995 361 25.0 14.4 31.6
1996 361 25.0 14.4 31.6
1997 326 23.0 14.2 31.9
1998 345 24.0 14.4 29.6
1999 567 35.0 16.2 28.6
2000 643 35.0 18.4 42.6
2001 613 35.0 17.5 48.3
2002 679 59.0 11.5 55.8
2003 679 59.0 11.5 55.8
2004 670 59.0 11.4 62.2
2005 622 61.0 10.2 66.1
2006 604 71.0 8.5 59.6
2007 617 n/a n/a 67.5
2008 564 45.5 12.4 n/a
2009 553 47.4 11.7 n/a
2010 437 33.8 12.9 56.1
2011 447 35.8 12.4 61.7
2012 444 36.0 12.3 57.9
2013 470 36.8 12.7 57.2
2014 467 36.4 12.8 55.9
2015 469 34.0 13.7 64.4
2016 480 35.0 13.7 62.3
2017 469 34.5 13.5 67.6
2018 454 34.5 13.1 66.5
2019 453 35.5 12.7 66.9
2020 475 35.0 13.5 64.2
2021 442 35.0 12.6 53.6
2022 434 34.0 12.7 45.2
2023 413 34.1 12.0 74.6
2024 454 37.8 12.0 72.2

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 225 11.0 20.4 20.9
1989 245 11.0 22.2 88.2
1990 244 12.0 20.3 18.9
1991 252 20.0 12.6 18.3
1992 260 20.0 13.0 15.8
1993 257 18.0 14.3 14.8
1994 279 21.0 13.3 27.2
1995 361 25.0 14.4 31.6
1996 361 25.0 14.4 31.6
1997 326 23.0 14.2 31.9
1998 345 24.0 14.4 29.6
1999 567 35.0 16.2 28.6
2000 643 35.0 18.4 42.6
2001 613 35.0 17.5 48.3
2002 679 59.0 11.5 55.8
2003 679 59.0 11.5 55.8
2004 670 59.0 11.4 62.2
2005 622 61.0 10.2 66.1
2006 604 71.0 8.5 59.6
2007 617 n/a n/a 67.5
2008 564 45.5 12.4 n/a
2009 553 47.4 11.7 n/a
2010 437 33.8 12.9 56.1
2011 447 35.8 12.4 61.7
2012 444 36.0 12.3 57.9
2013 470 36.8 12.7 57.2
2014 467 36.4 12.8 55.9
2015 469 34.0 13.7 64.4
2016 480 35.0 13.7 62.3
2017 469 34.5 13.5 67.6
2018 454 34.5 13.1 66.5
2019 453 35.5 12.7 66.9
2020 475 35.0 13.5 64.2
2021 442 35.0 12.6 53.6
2022 434 34.0 12.7 45.2
2023 413 34.1 12.0 74.6
2024 454 37.8 12.0 72.2

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 Carver Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,538 (12.9%) $10,428 (87.1%) $11,967

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carver Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1043rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 799th of 1502 Elementary schools
 17.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carver Elementary)44.763.6
 18.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)69.467.4
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Carver Elementary)42.145.5
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)6658.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carver Elementary)50.744.3
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6565
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Carver Elementary)49.334.3
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)63.265.7
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carver Elementary)60.573
 12.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6665.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Carver Elementary)5828.6
 29.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)60.659.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Carver Elementary)50.687.3
 36.7%
   5th Grade Science (Wake County Schools)71.370.6
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students453413
 8.8%
African American127100
 21.3%
American Indian22
Asian58
 60%
Hispanic172182
 5.8%
Pacific Islander00
White130105
 19.2%
Two or More Races1716
 5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.9%74.6%
 7.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 454 students attended Carver Elementary.

Students at Carver Elementary are 44% Hispanic, 27% White, 23% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Carver Elementary ranks 732nd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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