At a glance
Reported students
640
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.79
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
562
George Washington Carver El: 640 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. 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
- 622
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about George Washington Carver El
George Washington Carver El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Garland. It is one of 68 current school records connected to Garland ISD. NCES reports 640 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (66.7%) and Black (15.2%). English learners represent 51.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking George Washington Carver El
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.79 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 51.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White6.3%
- Hispanic66.7%
- Black15.2%
- Asian7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.2%
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
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 Garland ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ethridge El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
642 reported students
B H Freeman at Golden Meadows El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
643 reported students
Spring Creek El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
673 reported students
Herfurth El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
590 reported students
Vernal Lister El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
586 reported students
Keeley El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
582 reported students
Public schools near George Washington Carver El
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handley STEM El Elementary · Garland ISD | KG–05 | 563 | 0.8 mi |
| Shugart El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 471 | 0.8 mi |
| Club Hill STEM El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 443 | 1 mi |
| Classical Center at Vial El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 572 | 1.5 mi |
| Hillside Acad for Excel Elementary · Garland ISD | KG–05 | 446 | 1.6 mi |
| Watson Technology Center Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 529 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Carver El
What grades does George Washington Carver El serve?
George Washington Carver El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Garland ISD.
How many students attend George Washington Carver El?
George Washington Carver El reported 640 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 622 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at George Washington Carver El?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 640 students and 37.79 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is George Washington Carver El a public, charter, or magnet school?
George Washington Carver El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garland ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of George Washington Carver El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.6% 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 El in?
George Washington Carver El is part of Garland ISD, based in Garland, TX, which operates 68 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near George Washington Carver El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Handley STEM El (0.8 mi), Shugart El (0.8 mi), Club Hill STEM El (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.