George W. Carver Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Richmond, Virginia 23220 · Richmond City Public Schools
#1139 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#44024 of 50,301 nationally
About George W. Carver Elementary
George W. Carver Elementary is a public elementary located in Richmond, in the Richmond 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 21.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1139th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (34th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 404.
There are 97 schools in Richmond; George W. Carver Elementary ranks 89th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34%
- Reading proficiency (30%)33%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
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 George W. Carver Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near George W. Carver Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Maggie L. Walker Governor's School
Richmond · Public other
· 575 m away
Dogwood Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
371 students · 1.4 km away
William Fox Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students · 1.7 km away
Open High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
171 students · 1.9 km away
Overby-Sheppard Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students · 2.4 km away
Barack Obama Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students · 2.4 km away
Richmond Community High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
211 students · 2.5 km away
Maymont Preschool
Richmond · Public other · Grades PK–PK
143 students · 2.5 km away
Richmond Community Preschool
Richmond · Public other
· 2.5 km away
Martin Luther King Jr. Preschool
Richmond · Public other · Grades PK–PK
185 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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404 students
Graham Intermediate
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404 students
Rhea Valley Elementary
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404 students
Campbell Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is George W. Carver Elementary a good school?
George W. Carver Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 21.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1139 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 George W. Carver Elementary rank in Virginia?
George W. Carver Elementary ranks #1139 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #44024 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend George W. Carver Elementary?
George W. Carver Elementary had 404 students in 2025.
Is George W. Carver Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
George W. Carver Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near George W. Carver Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of George W. Carver Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.