George Washington Carver Elementary School

About George Washington Carver Elementary School

George Washington Carver Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Washington, D.C. It has a long and proud history of providing quality education to students from all walks of life. The school was founded in 1950, and is named after the great African-American scientist, George Washington Carver.
At George Washington Carver Elementary School, students are encouraged to develop their academic, social, and emotional skills. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as English, math, science, and social studies. It also offers a variety of extra-curricular activities such as art, music, and sports.
The school is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all students. It has a strict no-tolerance policy for bullying, and all students are expected to show respect for their peers and teachers. The school also has a strong commitment to community service, and encourages its students to get involved in volunteer activities.
George Washington Carver Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. It provides a supportive and nurturing environment that helps students reach their full potential.

Address:	1341 W 5th St Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone:	(928) 502-7600
Site:	gwcarver.yuma.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:	316 students

Overview George Washington Carver Elementary School

George Washington Carver Elementary School serves 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
George Washington Carver Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on George Washington Carver Elementary School

George Washington Carver Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of George Washington Carver Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.