At a glance
Reported students
217
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
186
George Washington Carver Elementary School: 217 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 237
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about George Washington Carver Elementary School
George Washington Carver Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Highland Park. It is one of 2 current school records connected to George Washington Carver Academy. NCES reports 217 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (97.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking George Washington Carver Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic2.3%
- Black97.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in George Washington Carver Academy
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near George Washington Carver Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barber Elementary School Elementary · Charter · Highland Park Public School Academy System | PK–08 | 362 | 0.7 mi |
| New Paradigm GlazerLoving Academy Elementary · Charter · New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy | KG–08 | 211 | 1 mi |
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Elementary · Detroit Public Schools Community District | 01–08 | 451 | 1.3 mi |
| University Preparatory Art Design Elementary Elementary · Charter · University Preparatory Art & Design | KG–05 | 389 | 1.6 mi |
| Davison ElementaryMiddle School Elementary · Detroit Public Schools Community District | PK–08 | 765 | 1.7 mi |
| Durfee ElementaryMiddle School Elementary · Detroit Public Schools Community District | PK–08 | 632 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Carver Elementary School
What grades does George Washington Carver Elementary School serve?
George Washington Carver Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in George Washington Carver Academy.
How many students attend George Washington Carver Elementary School?
George Washington Carver Elementary School reported 217 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 237 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 217 students and 14.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is George Washington Carver Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of George Washington Carver Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is George Washington Carver Elementary School in?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is part of George Washington Carver Academy, based in Highland Park, MI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near George Washington Carver Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Barber Elementary School (0.7 mi), New Paradigm GlazerLoving Academy (1 mi), Thurgood Marshall Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.