George Washington Carver School (Closed 2006)

George Washington Carver School serves 556 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
556 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
99%
13%
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White
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64%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.02
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Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George Washington Carver School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend George Washington Carver School?
556 students attend George Washington Carver School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of George Washington Carver School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does George Washington Carver School offer ?
George Washington Carver School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is George Washington Carver School part of?
George Washington Carver School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.

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