George W. Carver Elementary

Summary:

George W. Carver Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, Virginia, serving 420 students in grades PK-5 and is part of the Richmond City Public Schools district.

George W. Carver Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (89.76%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 36.81% to 92.7% African American. However, the school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Virginia, receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly lower proficiency rates on state assessments than the district and state averages. For example, in 3rd grade mathematics, George W. Carver Elementary had an 18.03% proficiency rate, compared to the Richmond City Public Schools average of 45.56% and the Virginia state average of 70.11%. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (98.33%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

In contrast, nearby schools like Linwood Holton Elementary and William Fox Elementary are performing significantly better academically, despite serving student populations with varying racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. This highlights the need to understand the specific factors contributing to the success of these schools and explore ways to replicate those strategies at George W. Carver Elementary, where the high per-student spending of $11,001 does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1110 W Leigh St
       Richmond, VA  23220-3199


(804) 780-6247

District: Richmond City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1114th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,001 Help


Students who attend George W. Carver Elementary usually attend:

High:    Franklin Military Academy
    Open High
    Richmond Community High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  420

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.8%
Two or more races:
3.8%
White:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.3% Help


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Compare Details George W. Carver Elementary ranks worse than 100% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.3. (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 George W. Carver Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Richmond City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at George W. Carver Elementary is $11,001, which is the 9th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

George W. Carver Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks George W. Carver Elementary 1114th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See George W. Carver Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Richmond City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond City Public Schools 113th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for George W. Carver Elementary

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Rank History for all students at George W. Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 1.74 1060th 1062 0.2%
2006 17.29 1002nd 1071 6.4%
2007 31.07 895th 1083 17.4%
2008 39.78 765th 1081 29.2%
2009 19.25 1009th 1082 6.7%
2010 30.19 949th 1113 14.7%
2011 20.58 1038th 1117 7.1%
2012 23.23 997th 1117 10.7%
2013 59.57 452nd 1120 59.6%
2014 70.16 293rd 1110 73.6%
2015 92.21 6th 1100 99.5%
2016 92.01 8th 1096 99.3%
2017 57.16 511th 1099 53.5%
2019 0.06 1103rd 1105 0.2%
2021 3.19 1088th 1103 1.4%
2022 2.09 1093rd 1109 1.4%
2023 0.04 1114th 1114 0.0%
2024 0.30 1114th 1114 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at George W. Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 1.11 1036th 1036 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at George W. Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 0.10 1100th 1100 0.0%
2024 0.28 1098th 1098 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at George W. Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 0.05 1093rd 1093 0.0%
2024 0.66 1100th 1101 0.1%
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Rank History for African American students at George W. Carver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 0.52 579th 579 0.0%
2024 1.13 587th 588 0.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for George W. Carver Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 853 853
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 831 831
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 836 836
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 858 858
1993 11 879 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 893
1994 9 865 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 881
1995 9 939 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 949
1996 9 939 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 949
1997 4 904 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 912
1998 12 883 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 897
1999 2 847 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 853
2000 6 671 0 1 0 n/a n/a -4 674
2001 4 663 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2002 2 610 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2003 2 610 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2004 2 544 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2005 2 569 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2006 0 455 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2007 0 484 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2008 1 507 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2009 1 496 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2010 1 494 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 497
2011 2 552 0 5 0 1 1 0 561
2012 1 461 0 7 0 0 10 0 479
2013 6 443 0 12 0 0 15 0 476
2014 7 544 1 11 0 0 11 0 574
2015 8 525 6 9 1 1 11 0 561
2016 7 436 12 5 0 0 14 0 474
2017 5 448 12 6 0 0 14 0 485
2018 3 456 10 7 0 0 8 0 484
2019 10 415 9 8 0 0 5 0 447
2020 13 379 6 7 0 0 5 0 410
2021 14 344 2 11 0 0 6 0 377
2022 13 337 1 17 0 0 10 0 378
2023 14 377 2 11 0 0 16 0 420

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 W. Carver Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 853 50.4 16.9 n/a
1990 831 52.0 15.9 n/a
1991 836 51.9 16.1 n/a
1992 858 52.9 16.2 n/a
1993 893 59.0 15.1 n/a
1994 881 50.2 n/a n/a
1995 949 n/a 0.0 94.9
1996 949 n/a 0.0 94.9
1997 912 n/a 0.0 94.8
1998 897 n/a 0.0 95
1999 853 60.0 14.2 95
2000 674 n/a 0.0 97.3
2001 667 50.0 13.3 89.1
2002 612 47.0 13.0 80.2
2003 612 47.0 13.0 80.2
2004 547 40.0 13.7 95.2
2005 571 39.0 14.6 89.1
2006 456 41.0 11.1 96.5
2007 484 42.0 11.5 93.2
2008 508 24.0 21.2 95.5
2009 498 28.0 17.8 93.2
2010 497 29.0 17.1 97
2011 561 30.0 18.7 89.7
2012 479 23.8 20.0 92.9
2013 476 26.0 18.3 99.4
2014 574 29.0 19.7 97.9
2015 561 34.0 16.5 94.5
2016 474 29.0 16.3 98.7
2017 485 30.0 16.1 99.4
2018 484 30.0 16.1 99.4
2019 447 35.0 12.7 99.3
2020 410 31.0 13.2 99
2021 377 30.0 12.5 n/a
2022 378 25.0 15.1 99.2
2023 420 28.0 15.0 98.3

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 George W. Carver Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 853 50.4 16.9 n/a
1990 831 52.0 15.9 n/a
1991 836 51.9 16.1 n/a
1992 858 52.9 16.2 n/a
1993 893 59.0 15.1 n/a
1994 881 50.2 n/a n/a
1995 949 n/a 0.0 94.9
1996 949 n/a 0.0 94.9
1997 912 n/a 0.0 94.8
1998 897 n/a 0.0 95
1999 853 60.0 14.2 95
2000 674 n/a 0.0 97.3
2001 667 50.0 13.3 89.1
2002 612 47.0 13.0 80.2
2003 612 47.0 13.0 80.2
2004 547 40.0 13.7 95.2
2005 571 39.0 14.6 89.1
2006 456 41.0 11.1 96.5
2007 484 42.0 11.5 93.2
2008 508 24.0 21.2 95.5
2009 498 28.0 17.8 93.2
2010 497 29.0 17.1 97
2011 561 30.0 18.7 89.7
2012 479 23.8 20.0 92.9
2013 476 26.0 18.3 99.4
2014 574 29.0 19.7 97.9
2015 561 34.0 16.5 94.5
2016 474 29.0 16.3 98.7
2017 485 30.0 16.1 99.4
2018 484 30.0 16.1 99.4
2019 447 35.0 12.7 99.3
2020 410 31.0 13.2 99
2021 377 30.0 12.5 n/a
2022 378 25.0 15.1 99.2
2023 420 28.0 15.0 98.3

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 George W. Carver Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $869 (9.2%) $8,557 (90.8%) $9,426
2020 $836 (8.5%) $9,021 (91.5%) $9,857
2021 $932 (8.5%) $10,070 (91.5%) $11,001

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

Impact of COVID-19 on George W. 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1103rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1114th of 1114 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (George W. Carver Elementary)276
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)6142
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (George W. Carver Elementary)2712.1
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)5040.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (George W. Carver Elementary)3511.1
 23.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)6545.9
 19.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (George W. Carver Elementary)3425
 9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)5647.2
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (George W. Carver Elementary)404.3
 35.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richmond City Public Schools)6541.3
 23.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (George W. Carver Elementary)208.1
 11.9%
   5th Grade Science (Richmond City Public Schools)6139.4
 21.6%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (George W. Carver Elementary)4216.7
 25.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)6246
 16%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students447420
 6%
African American415377
 9.2%
American Indian00
Asian92
 77.8%
Hispanic811
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White1014
 40%
Two or More Races516
 220%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%98.3%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about George W. Carver Elementary

George W. Carver Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students who attend George W. Carver Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Franklin Military Academy
High : Open High
High : Richmond Community High

In the 2022-23 school year, 420 students attended George W. Carver Elementary.

Students at George W. Carver Elementary are 90% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% White, 3% Hispanic.


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