G.W. Carver Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Salem, Virginia 24153 · Salem City Public Schools
#629 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#11002 of 50,301 nationally
About G.W. Carver Elementary
G.W. Carver Elementary is a public elementary located in Salem, in the Salem City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 404 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 629th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 404.
There are 11 schools in Salem; G.W. Carver Elementary ranks 10th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)88%
- Reading proficiency (30%)76%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for G.W. Carver Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 88%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near G.W. Carver Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Andrew Lewis Middle
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
839 students · 390 m away
West Salem Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students · 2.0 km away
Salem High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,202 students · 2.3 km away
South Salem Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students · 2.5 km away
East Salem Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students · 2.7 km away
Hidden Valley Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students · 4.1 km away
Oak Grove Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students · 4.8 km away
Glen Cove Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students · 5.0 km away
Fort Lewis Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students · 5.1 km away
Fairview Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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404 students
Graham Intermediate
Bluefield · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
404 students
Rhea Valley Elementary
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Campbell Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is G.W. Carver Elementary a good school?
G.W. Carver Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 70.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #629 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does G.W. Carver Elementary rank in Virginia?
G.W. Carver Elementary ranks #629 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #11002 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend G.W. Carver Elementary?
G.W. Carver Elementary had 404 students in 2025.
Is G.W. Carver Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
G.W. Carver Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near G.W. Carver Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of G.W. Carver Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.