George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy

1800 N Travis
Amarillo, TX 79107
(School attendance zone shown in map)
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy serves 334 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy's student population of 334 students has declined by 6% 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
334 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy is 0.69, 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.
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State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
44%
53%
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Black
25%
13%
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White
24%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy?
334 students attend George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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