Serving 551 students in grades Kindergarten-4, George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
George Washington Carver Elementary School's student population of 551 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Carver Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#360 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
80%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Carver Elementary School's ranking?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is ranked #360 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are George Washington Carver Elementary School often compared to?
George Washington Carver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seneca Elementary School, Benton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School?
551 students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of George Washington Carver Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Carver Elementary School?
George Washington Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does George Washington Carver Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is George Washington Carver Elementary School part of?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is part of Neosho School District.
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