Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
George Washington Carver Elementary School's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Carver Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#987 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
96%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Carver Elementary School's ranking?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is ranked #987 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are George Washington Carver Elementary School often compared to?
George Washington Carver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dc Wolfe School, Notasulga High School, Tuskegee Public Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School?
409 students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of George Washington Carver Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Carver Elementary School?
George Washington Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does George Washington Carver Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is George Washington Carver Elementary School part of?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is part of Macon County School District.
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