Carver Elementary School serves 292 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Carver Elementary School's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carver Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
58%
47%
White
26%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Carver Elementary School often compared to?
Carver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joyner Elementary School, Thomas Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Carver Elementary School?
292 students attend Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Carver Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carver Elementary School offer ?
Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carver Elementary School part of?
Carver Elementary School is part of Tupelo Public School District.
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