George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy serves 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy's student population of 338 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
41%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
28%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy?
338 students attend George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy?
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy offer ?
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy part of?
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy is part of Amarillo Independent School District.
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