Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Carver Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carver Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2034 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
44%
20%
Black
24%
25%
White
25%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver Elementary School's ranking?
Carver Elementary School is ranked #2034 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Carver Elementary School often compared to?
Carver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wendell Elementary School, Lake Myra Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Carver Elementary School?
413 students attend Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Carver Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carver Elementary School offer ?
Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carver Elementary School part of?
Carver Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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